RUM COOKIES RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Beat the butter or margarine in a large mixing bowl at medium speed until very creamy. Gradually add the 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
• Combine the flour, nuts and salt add to the butter mixture and beat until just blended. Stir in the rum extract. Shape cookies into 1inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten cookies down.
• Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes. When cool spread with Rum Glaze.
• To Make Rum Glaze: Combine the 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, milk and 1/8 teaspoon rum extract. Stir until smooth.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine raisins and rum. Use enough rum to completely cover raisins. Let stand for 30 minutes or up to overnight. Drain the raisins and transfer to another bowl. Add the flour and toss, thoroughly coating raisins.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degree C).
• In a medium bowl, cream the shortening, and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Add the raisin/flour mixture and stir until well blended.
• Drop the dough by spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets and bake 4 to 6 minutes, until lightly colored. Let cool on wire racks.