Frosted Cashew Drops Recipe

Name: Frosted Cashew Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened (I prefer butter); 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ¾ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅓ cup sour cream; 1 cup chopped cashew nuts (lightly salted or unsalted); frosting; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened (I prefer butter)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup sour cream
1 cup chopped cashew nuts (lightly salted or unsalted)
frosting
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
In mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar.
2
Add egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat well.
3
Thoroughly stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg.
4
Add to creamed mixture, alternating with sour cream.
5
Stir in cashews.
6
Drop from teaspoon 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
7
Bake at 400 degrees until lightly browned; 8 to 10 minutes.
8
Immediately remove cookies from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
9
In small saucepan heat and stir 3 tablespoons butter until browned.
10
Slowly beat in powdered sugar, milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
11
Spread frosting over tops of cooled cookies.

1025

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened (I prefer butter), 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Frosted Cashew Drops falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Frosted Cashew Drops

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