Butternuts Cookies
Indulge, in the world of baking with our Butternuts Cookies. These delightful treats combine the taste of butter the satisfying crunch of pecans and the sweet goodness of butterscotch chips. Drizzled with a velvety rum glaze these cookies offer a blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. They are both simple and elegant adding a touch of gourmet, to your baking. Get ready to experience bliss with every bite as these cookies leave you yearning for more.
24 Servings
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!
Notes
Craving Butternuts Cookies but need a gluten-free option? No problem! Simply swap out the all-purpose flour for your preferred gluten-free flour blend (ideally one that includes xanthan gum for the best texture). Ensure your butterscotch chips are gluten-free, and choose a certified gluten-free rum for the glaze if you’re ultra-sensitive. With these quick adjustments, you’re on your way to enjoying these buttery, nutty, and sweet treats without any gluten in sight.