Nut Gems

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Cuisine: American

Nut Gems are delightful, bite-sized cookies with chopped nuts, rich butter flavor, and a hint of rum, perfect for festive occasions or as sweet treats with coffee.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. nuts, chopped
  • 2 tsp. rum flavoring
  • confectioners sugar
  • 2 c. flour
  • 4 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. water
  • red or green decorating sugar

Instructions

  1. Sift the flour, measure it, and sift again.
  2. Cream the butter or margarine and sugar until smooth.
  3. Blend in the sifted flour, then stir in the chopped nuts, water, and rum flavoring.
  4. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
  5. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking pans.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

569 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.4g 11% DV
Total Fat 32.9g 42% DV
Carbs 65.3g 24% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 25.4g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 64.8mg 3% DV
Potassium 332.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.3mcg
Vitamin C 11.8mg 13% DV
Calcium 33.8mg 3% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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