Butternuts Cookies – Indulge your craving, for something sweet with these Butternuts Cookies – a dessert that guarantees a delightful explosion of tastes with every bite! With a blend of buttery richness, chopped pecans and butterscotch chips this recipe is sure to please any crowd. Using simple ingredients and straightforward instructions you’ll have a batch of these cookies ready in no time. Savor the flavors of our Butternuts Cookies crafted with butter, powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, pecans and butterscotch chips – an easy-to-make treat that’s as scrumptious as it is enjoyable.
The first time I baked these Butternuts Cookies was a delight for my family. I can still recall the aroma filling the kitchen and setting an anticipatory atmosphere. Soon as they emerged from the oven my husband and child couldn’t wait to take their first bite. Their faces instantly lit up with joy. These cookies quickly became a favorite within our family. Whether it’s for an occasion or simply a relaxed weekend indulgence these cookies never fail to bring smiles to their faces – turning every moment into something unforgettable.
What makes this Butternuts Cookies truly stand out?
This Butternuts Cookies recipe stands out due, to its simplicity and the harmonious combination of flavors it offers your taste buds. In just under half an hour you have the power to turn simple ingredients into a mouthwatering batch of treats that will impress anyone no matter the occasion. With a buttery foundation, a generous amount of pecans and the added touch of butterscotch chips these cookies are guaranteed to please any crowd. If you want to add an extra pizzazz you can personalize each cookie with a candied cherry or pecan on top for a decorative flair. Whether you’re new, to baking or an experienced pro these cookies are bound to be a hit. Will make every moment spent in the kitchen a delight.
What You Need To Make This Butternuts Cookies Recipe?
Unsalted Butter: Opting for unsalted butter in this recipe grants you complete control over the level of saltiness, in your cookies guaranteeing a balance with every bite. Make sure it is at room temperature resulting in a creamy consistency when combined with sugar.
Powdered Sugar: This finely ground sugar, also known as icing or confectioners’ sugar dissolves effortlessly into the butter contributing to the texture of the cookies. Its gentle sweetness complements the richness of pecans and butterscotch.
All-Purpose Flour: A kitchen staple, all-purpose flour provides the framework for your cookies while maintaining their tenderness. Ensure accurate measurement, for achieving a texture.
Salt: A hint of salt elevates all flavors in the recipe accentuating the qualities of butter, pecans and butterscotch.
Pecans: These luscious nuts introduce a crunch and impart depth of flavor to the cookies. Finely chopping them guarantees a distribution throughout the dough ensuring each bite carries a touch of pecan goodness.
Butterscotch Chips: These small nuggets of sweetness slightly melt during baking creating gooey pockets of butterscotch that beautifully contrast with the crispy pecans. They contribute a layer of sweetness that makes these cookies utterly addictive.
Steps To Make Butternuts Cookies:
Step 1: To get started preheat your oven to a temperature of 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a cookie tray by lining it with parchment paper. This will make up later on. Next, grab your mixer. Attach the paddle attachment. Give the butter a whip for 30 seconds then stop the mixer and add in the powdered sugar. Cream them together for another 45 seconds until you achieve a smooth consistency.
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Step 2: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add in the flour and salt. Once everything is in there increase the speed to medium and mix until all the ingredients are just combined. Don’t worry if the batter appears crumbly; that’s how it should be. Add in the pecans and butterscotch chips giving it one quick mix.
Step 3: Now take portions of dough. Roll them into approximately 1-inch balls before placing them on the prepared cookie tray. Bake them in the oven for 15 minutes ensuring they become firm but not browned. Once they’re done baking let them cool on a wire rack, with some parchment paper to catch any glaze that may drip.
Step 4: Now for a finishing touch; prepare the Rum Glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and rum in a medium-sized bowl until you achieve a smooth consistency.
Step 5: Drizzle that delicious icing onto your cookies and for a touch of elegance garnish them with a candied cherry or a pecan.
Tip:
To take these Butternut Cookies from being great to becoming extraordinary enhance the flavor of the pecans by toasting them before adding them to the dough. This simple technique intensifies the taste. Adds an extra level of crispness making your cookies even more irresistible. Simply spread the pieces on a baking sheet. Toast them in a preheated oven, at 350°F for about 5 to 7 minutes until they become fragrant and slightly darker. Remember to give them a stir halfway through to ensure even toasting. Once they have cooled down chop them into pieces. Incorporate them into your cookie dough as instructed. You will be pleasantly surprised by how this little tip enhances the flavor profile of your cookies.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use milk instead of rum for the glaze?
Sure! If you’d like to avoid using rum you can easily substitute it with milk, for the glaze.
How do I store these cookies?
To keep these cookies fresh store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They should stay delicious for up, to a week although I have a feeling they’ll be devoured before then!
Can I freeze the dough for later use?
Absolutely! You can freeze the dough for later use. Simply shape the dough into balls. Place them on a baking sheet to freeze. Once they’re firm transfer them to a freezer bag. When you’re ready to bake just remember to add a couple of minutes to the baking time.
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Butternuts Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ c unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ c powdered sugar
- 1¾ c all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 c chopped pecans
- 1 c butterscotch chips
Rum Glaze:
- 2 c powdered sugar
- 1 c Rum or Milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a cookie tray by lining it with parchment paper.
- Using a mixer equipped with a paddle attachment beat the butter for 30 seconds.
- Add the sugar to the butter. Mix for an additional 45 seconds until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and salt at low speed then increase to medium speed until everything is well blended. The batter will have a crumbly texture.
- Add the pecans and butterscotch chips ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them onto the prepared tray.
- Bake for 15 minutes; you want the cookies to be firm but not browned.
- Allow the cookies to cool on wire racks. Placing parchment paper underneath will catch any glaze drips if desired.
- To create a Rum Glaze, whisk sugar and rum in a bowl until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over each of the cooled cookies.
- If desired you can optionally top each cookie with a candied cherry or pecan, as garnish. Enjoy!
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