Butternut Cookies

Indulge in the delightful Butternut Cookies, a perennial favorite that consistently earns its place on festive occasions. With a straightforward recipe, these cookies, adorned with a rich rum glaze and crunchy pecans, embody simplicity with an explosion of flavors.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature + 1 tablespoon
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 package butterscotch chips (6 oz)
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans

Rum Glaze:

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 3 to 4 tablespoons milk or water
• 1 teaspoon rum extract

Topping:

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

How To Make Butternut Cookies:

1. Cream together butter, powdered sugar, and salt until the mixture is light and fluffy.
2. Blend in the flour, ensuring a thorough mixture.
3. Add butterscotch chips and 1 cup of finely chopped pecans, mixing well by hand.
4. Shape the dough into small balls, using a scant teaspoonful at a time. Place them 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake in a 325°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cookies are firm but not brown. Allow them to cool on wire racks.
6. Prepare the rum glaze by mixing powdered sugar, rum extract, and milk until a smooth consistency is achieved.
7. Dip the cookies into the glaze or use a spoon to pour it over each cookie.
8. Sprinkle the glazed cookies with chopped pecans, allowing the glaze to set up.

Embrace the joy of baking as you savor these Butternut Cookies – a true crowd-pleaser that elevates any celebration with its delightful taste and festive charm.