Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar1 cup eggnog1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 large egg white, lightly beatenColored sugarVanilla frosting, optional

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggnog, baking soda and nutmeg. Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and chill 1 hour.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Using floured 3-1/2-in. cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes; place on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with colored sugar.

Bake at 350° until edges are lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Cool on wire racks. If desired, decorate with frosting.