Eggnog-Frosted Nutmeg Sugar Cookies

2 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 C butter, softened
1 C sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1 Tbsp eggnog
3 1/4 C flour

Mix butter on high for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Beat until combined. Beat in egg, eggnog and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Cover and chill about 1 hour. (I skipped this step!)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4" thick. Cut into desired shapes. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm. Don't overcook! Cool on wire rack.

Eggnog icing:
Stir together 3 cups powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Stir in 3-4 tablespoons of eggnog to make an icing of spreading consistency. I sprinkled in quite a bit of nutmeg and cinnamon too!

*Once the icing sets up, you can stack these cookies on top of one another without making a mess.