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.

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