Frosted Cashew Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted 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 packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups flour; 3/4 teaspoon each baking powder, baking soda, and salt; 1 3/4 cups salted cashew halves; Frosting; 1/2 cup butter; 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon each baking powder, baking soda, and salt
1 3/4 cups salted cashew halves
Frosting
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups confectioners' sugar

1
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar.
2
Beat in the egg, sour cream and vanilla.
3
Mix well.
4
Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture and mix well.
5
Fold in cashews.
6
Drop by rounded teaspoonfulls onto greased baking sheets.
7
Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
8
Cool on a wire rack.
9
Frosting:.
10
Lightly brown butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
11
Remove from the heat.
12
Add cream and vanilla.
13
Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth and thick.
14
Frost cookies.
15
Top each with a cashew half if desired.

1338

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

Yes, Frosted 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.

Frosted Cashew Cookies

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