Nutty Butterscotch Cookies Recipe

Name: Nutty Butterscotch Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup butter, room temperature (plus one tablespoon); ½ cup powdered sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 6 ounces butterscotch chips; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon rum extract; ½ cup chopped pecans; 3 -4 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

¾ cup butter, room temperature (plus one tablespoon)
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
6 ounces butterscotch chips
1 cup finely chopped pecans
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
½ cup chopped pecans
3 -4 tablespoons milk

1
Cream all of the butter with powdered sugar and salt till light and fluffy.
2
Blend in flour, mix well.
3
Add butterscotch chips and 1 cup finely chopped pecans.
4
Shape dough, a scant teaspoonful at a time, into balls.
5
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
6
Bake in 325 degree oven for 15 minutes or until firm but not brown.
7
Let cool on wire racks.
8
Mix rum glaze ingredients until smooth.
9
You can either dip the cookies in the glaze or use a spoon to pour over cookies.
10
Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

1536

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

155

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup butter, room temperature (plus one tablespoon), ½ cup powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Nutty Butterscotch Cookies 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.

Nutty Butterscotch Cookies

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