Description
Indulge in the delightful Frosted Butter Rum Brickle Bites, a treat that perfectly marries buttery richness, toffee crunch, and creamy rum frosting. These soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are ideal for cozy afternoons, festive gatherings, or thoughtful gifts. With their warm flavors reminiscent of fall, every bite is a comforting experience. Effortlessly easy to create, this recipe invites bakers of all skill levels to enjoy the sweet aroma wafting through their kitchen. Whether you’re sharing them at a holiday party or packaging them as homemade gifts, these cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons dark rum (or rum extract)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons dark rum (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg, dark rum, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Fold in toffee bits and optional pecans.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; cool on wire racks.
- Prepare frosting by mixing powdered sugar with butter, rum, and milk until smooth; frost cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg