Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar1 cup eggnog5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon ground nutmegICING:1/4 cup butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup eggnog

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggnog. Combine flour, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into four 10-in. rolls. Wrap each in waxed paper. Refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

For icing, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and eggnog; beat until smooth. Frost cookies. Store in an airtight container.