Ingredients
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2 c. confectioners sugar
1 c. butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. rum extract (substitute almond extract)
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shredded coconut
1 c. butterscotch chips
1/2 c. candied red cherries, cut in wedges
Preparation
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Cream sugar and butter; add eggs and extracts.
Sift together salt and flour; stir into butter mixture.
Stir in coconut and 3/4 cup of butterscotch chips.
Chill dough until firm.
Roll in 1-inch balls.
Place on cookie sheet.
Flatten with glass dipped in granulated sugar.
Place a butterscotch chip in the center of each cookie.
Place cherry wedges in a circle to resemble a poinsettia. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen.
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