Cashew Cookies Recipe

Name: Cashew Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 3/4 cups chopped cashews; 1/2 cup butter; 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups chopped cashews
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, beating well, then stir in the sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Fold in cashew pieces. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
3
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
4
To make the frosting, melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until butter turns a light brown color, be careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and stir in the cream. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Spread onto cooled cookies.

1343

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/3 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Cashew 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 Cookies

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