1 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. unsulphured molasses
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. finely chopped pecans or walnuts
2 1/2 tsp. dark rum or 1 1/2 tsp. rum flavoring
Confectioners' sugar

Cream butter with sugar and molasses. Sift flour and salt; stir in nuts. Combine mixtures and blend thoroughly. Blend in rum. Shape into small balls about the size of a large grape. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake in 350 degree preheated oven 15 to 18 minutes. Roll in confectioners' sugar while still warm, makes a glaze. Makes about 6 dozen.