Description
Butternut Bliss Bites bring Mediterranean sunshine to winter comfort. Sweet roasted butternut squash pairs perfectly with herbed goat cheese, creating irresistible appetizers that invite friends to gather and savor each delightful morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (6 ounces / 170 grams) butterscotch chips
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Butter and Sugar:
- ¾ cup (170 grams) butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Flavor and Seasoning:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk or water
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
Instructions
- Meticulously cream softened butter with powdered sugar and salt using an electric mixer, whipping until the mixture achieves a luxurious, airy consistency with a pale, creamy texture.
- Gradually fold the all-purpose flour into the butter mixture, stirring gently until a cohesive cookie dough forms, ensuring no dry flour pockets remain.
- Gently fold butterscotch chips and finely chopped pecans into the dough, using a spatula to distribute the ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
- Delicately form small spherical dough portions using approximately of dough for each cookie, rolling between palms to create uniform round shapes.
- Arrange the dough balls on an ungreased baking sheet, positioning them approximately 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) apart to allow adequate spreading during baking.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and place the cookie sheet in the center rack, baking for 15 to 20 minutes until the cookies become firm but maintain a pale golden appearance.
- Transfer the baked cookies to wire cooling racks, allowing them to reach room temperature completely.
- Prepare the rum glaze by whisking powdered sugar with rum extract and milk or water until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Elegantly dip each cooled cookie into the glaze or use a spoon to drizzle the glaze across the cookie tops with artistic precision.
- Immediately sprinkle additional chopped pecans over the glazed cookies, allowing the glaze to set and create a delectable finish before serving.
Notes
- Perfectly balanced cookie demands precise mixing technique to achieve light, fluffy texture.
- Use scant teaspoonful for consistent sizing and uniform baking of delicate bites.
- Low temperature (325°F) ensures gentle baking without browning, preserving delicate butterscotch flavor.
- Rum glaze provides elegant finishing touch, elevating simple cookie to gourmet treat.
- Allow cooling completely before glazing to prevent melting and ensure smooth, professional appearance.
- Store in airtight container to maintain soft, tender cookie crumb and prevent moisture loss.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg