BUTTER CUTS

1/2 cup (1 cube) butter



1. Place butter in large resealable plastic bag - do not seal completely; allow too soften.

2. Using a rolling pin flatten until 1/4 inch thick throughout.

3. Place in freezer for 20 minutes.  Remove, and cut open bag.

4. Using mini cookie cutters, cut out shapes, remove and place on flat surface.  Return to freezer until ready to serve.

MAPLE BUTTER

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tbs. pumpkin pie spice

Mix all ingredients until well blended, chill for 30 minutes.  Place in serving bowl, or form into a roll using wax paper and store wrapped.  Can be frozen up to 2 months.

*to make your own pumpkin pie spice:  1 tsp. cinnamon, ¼ tsp. ginger, ¼ tsp. nutmeg, 1/8 tsp. ground cloves