Butter Cookies with Eggnog Frosting
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1 c unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 c sugar
1/2 t salt
1/2 t vanilla
2 large egg yolks
1/2 t finely grated lemon zest
2 1/4 c flour

beat butter, sugar, salt and vanilla until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. add egg yolks one at a time. add lemon zest. turn mixer to lowest setting and gradually add flour until just incorporated.

divide into 2 portions, and roll into a log 2 inches in diameter. roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

remove from fridge and cut into 3/8 in circles. bake at 375 for 14 minutes.

Eggnog Frosting

2 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 c butter
2 T eggnog
freshly ground nutmeg
1 c powdered sugar
cinnamon

beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. add eggnog and nutmeg. turn to lowest setting and add powdered sugar until incorporated. frost completely cooled cookies, and dust with cinnamon.