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 egg; 1/4 cup eggnog; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup crushed hard butterscotch candies; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon rum extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog; Yellow colored sugar

Servings: persons

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup eggnog
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup crushed hard butterscotch candies
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog
Yellow colored sugar

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and eggnog. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion at a time to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. star cutter. Cut out centers with a 1-1/2-in. star cutter. Line
3
with foil; grease foil.
4
Place large star cutouts on prepared
5
. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon candy in center of each. Repeat with remaining dough; reroll small cutouts if desired.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 for 6-8 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on
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for 5 minutes. Carefully slide foil and cookies form
8
onto wire racks to cool.
9
For icing if desired, beat confectioners' sugar, rum extract and enough eggnog to achieve drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled cookies if desired. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. Let stand until hardened.

1113

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 egg, 1/4 cup eggnog, and more.

Yes, Butterscotch Eggnog Stars 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.

Butterscotch Eggnog Stars

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