Melting Moments - Rum Flavored

Total Time: 1 hr 12 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon rum extract
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

• 1 in medium mixing bowl, cream butter until fluffy and gradually add the powdered sugar and salt. mix thoroughly, and gradually add the cornstarch and flour and blend well.
• 2 form the dough into bite-sized balls, slightly flattening the top. preheat oven to 350°. bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden on the bottom. cool completely.
• 3 while the cookies cool, make the frosting. in a small bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, rum extract, and milk until creamy. ice the cookies when they are completely cooled. i usually pipe the frosting on top, and then sprinkle with a few christmas decors. store in tins, separated in layers by plastic wrap.