Butterscotch Eggnog Stars Recipe

Name: Butterscotch Eggnog Stars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup eggnog; 1 egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup crushed butterscotch candy; Optional Icing; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon rum extract; yellow sugar

Servings: persons

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup eggnog
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup crushed butterscotch candy
Optional Icing
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
yellow sugar

1
In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add egg and eggnog. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide into three portions and chill overnight.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out oneportion at a time to 1/4 inch thickness.
3
Cut with a floured 3 1/2 inch star cutter.
4
Cut out centers with a 1 1/2 inch star cutter.
5
Line baking sheets with foil; grease foil.
6
Place large star cutouts on prepared baking sheets.
7
Sprinkle 1 tsp candy in center of each.
8
Repeat with remaining dough; reroll small cutouts if desired.
9
Bake at 375 for 6-8 minutes or until edges are golden.
10
Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
11
Carefully slide foil and cookies from baking sheets onto wire racks to cool.
12
For icing, beat confectioners' sugar, rum extract and enough eggnog to achieve drizzling consistency.
13
Drizzle over cooled cookies if desired. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
14
Let stand until hardened.

1235

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup eggnog, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Butterscotch Eggnog Stars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butterscotch Eggnog Stars

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