Cashew Caramel Cookies Recipe

Name: Cashew Caramel Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 2 1/2 cups roasted salted cashews; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 24 soft caramel candy cubes (7 ounces); 1/4 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 1/2 cups roasted salted cashews
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
24 soft caramel candy cubes (7 ounces)
1/4 cup heavy cream

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Sift together flour and salt.
3
Coarsely chop 1 cup cashews; set aside.
4
Process remaining 1 1/2 cups cashews in a food processor until finely chopped.
5
Pour in oil; process until creamy, about 2 minutes.
6
Put cashew mixture, butter, and sugars in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
7
Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
8
Mix in egg and vanilla.
9
Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in flour mixture and reserved chopped cashews.
10
Using a 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop, drop dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart.
11
Bake 6 minutes; gently flatten cookies.
12
Bake until bottoms are golden, 6 to 7 minutes more.
13
Let cool on sheets on wire racks.
14
Melt caramels with cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring.
15
Let cool.
16
Using a spoon, drizzle caramel over cookies; let set.
17
Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature in single layers up to 3 days.

796

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, 2 1/2 cups roasted salted cashews, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon canola oil, and more.

Yes, Cashew Caramel Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cashew Caramel Cookies

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