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BUTTERNUT DROPS



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This recipe was personally prepared by Jan Crocker for the August 2015 Curious Cuisiners meeting and enjoyed by all.

Provided by shecooks curiouscooks

Categories     Nuts

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 bag(s) (11oz) butterscotch morsels
2 c salted caramel peanuts

Steps:

  • 1. Melt morsels in the microwave.
  • 2. Mix nuts and melted morsels. Drop by 1/2 tsp onto waxed paper.
  • 3. Allow to set for one hour. Store in fridge - enjoy!

BUTTERNUTS



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Oh wow... these buttery cookies are so delicious. They're crunchy little balls of yumminess. Sort of remind us of a Mexican cookie (but even better!). The butterscotch chips are a bonus; they add so much flavor. Drizzling with the rum glaze and sprinkling with chopped nuts add an extra pop of flavor. A fantastic cookie for your...

Provided by denise hagar

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 c butter, room temperature + 1 Tbsp
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
1 pkg package butterscotch chips, 6 oz.
1 c finely chopped pecans
RUM GLAZE
3 c powdered sugar
3 to 4 Tbsp milk or water
1 tsp rum extract
TOPPING
1/2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter with powdered sugar and salt until light and fluffy.
  • 2. Blend in flour; mix well.
  • 3. Add butterscotch chips and 1 cup finely chopped pecans.
  • 4. Mix well by hand.
  • 5. Shape dough, a scant teaspoonful at a time, into balls. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 6. Bake in 325 F oven for 15- 20 minutes or until firm but not brown. Let cool on wire racks.
  • 7. Make rum glaze. Mix the powdered sugar, rum extract, and milk until smooth.
  • 8. You can either dip the cookies in the glaze or use a spoon to pour over cookies.
  • 9. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and allow the glaze to set up.

BUTTER-NUT DROPS



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This is from a cookbook issued by the Culinary Arts Institute in 1949, that my mother used as a young bride. I especially thought these cookies were good, though they do take some time. If you can't find Brazil nuts, you could substitute some other variety. Cooking time is for one batch.

Provided by mianbao

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon grated lemon, zest of
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup flour, sifted
1/2 cup brazil nut, chopped
20 candied cherries

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar well.
  • Add egg yolk, vanilla, orange and lemon zest and salt; beat well.
  • Stir in lemon juice and flour.
  • Cover and chill 3 or more hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Roll dough into 40 small balls of about 1/2 rounded teaspoon each.
  • Dip balls into the slightly beaten egg white, then roll in the chopped nuts.
  • Place 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet, and press 1/2 candied cherry on top of each.
  • Bake 25 minutes.

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