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 salt; 2 1/2 cups roasted, salted cashews; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened; 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 salt
2 1/2 cups roasted, salted cashews
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon canola oil
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
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 the oven to 350F.
2
Sift the flour and salt together.
3
Coarsely chop 1 cup cashews; set aside.
4
Process the remaining 1 1/2 cups cashews in a food processor until finely chopped.
5
Pour in the oil.
6
Process until creamy, about 2 minutes.
7
Put the cashew mixture, butter, and sugars in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
8
Mix in the egg and vanilla.
9
Reduce speed to low; gradually add the flour mixture.
10
Mix in the reserved chopped cashews.
11
Shape the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls; space 2 inches apart on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets.
12
Bake 6 minutes; gently flatten with a spatula.
13
Bake until the bottoms are just golden, 6 to 7 minutes more.
14
Transfer sheets to wire racks; let cool completely.
15
Melt the caramels with the cream in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring.
16
Let cool.
17
Using a spoon, drizzle the caramel over the cookies; let set.
18
Store airtight in single layers.

795

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 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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