Butternuts
These are my most popular cookies. I usually make at least 500 of these at Christmas. It’s a very simple recipe but full of great taste!
Ingredients
- 3/4 c butter, room temperature + 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 c powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
- 1 package of caramel chips, 6 oz.
- 1 c finely chopped nuts
RUM GLAZE
- 3 c powdered sugar
- 3 or 4 tablespoons of milk or water
- 1 teaspoon of rum extract
- TOPPING
- 1/2 c chopped nuts
Addresses
- Buttercream with powdered sugar and salt until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the flour; mix well.
- Add caramel chips and 1 cup finely chopped nuts.
- Mix well by hand.
- Shape dough, a few teaspoons at a time, into balls. Place them about 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake in oven at 325 F for 15 to 20 minutes or until firm but not brown. Let cool on wire shelves.
- Make a rum glaze. Mix powdered sugar, rum extract, and milk together until smooth.
You can dip the cookies in the frosting or use a spoon to pour it over the cookies.
Sprinkle with chopped nuts and let the icing settle.