Buttered Rum Meltaways Recipe

Name: Buttered Rum Meltaways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup confectioners sugar; 1/4 cup dark rum; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 cup dark rum
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
Whisk together flour, cornstarch, spices, and salt in a bowl.
2
Put butter and 1/3 cup confectioners sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
3
Beat on medium speed until pale and fluffy.
4
Mix in rum and vanilla.
5
Reduce speed to low, and gradually mix in flour mixture.
6
Divide dough in half.
7
Place each on a piece of parchment paper; shape dough into logs.
8
Fold parchment over dough; using a ruler, roll and press into a 1 1/4-inch-thick log.
9
Wrap in parchment.
10
Chill in freezer at least 30 minutes or up to 1 month.
11
Preheat oven to 350F.
12
Remove parchment.
13
Cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; space 1 inch apart on parchment paperlined baking sheets.
14
Bake until just golden, about 15 minutes.
15
Transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool 10 minutes.
16
Gently toss warm cookies with remaining 2/3 cup confectioners sugar in a resealable plastic bag.
17
Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Buttered Rum Meltaways falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Buttered Rum Meltaways

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