Best 13 Quick Cashew Cookies With Brown Butter Icing Recipes

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If you're looking for a delectable and easy-to-make treat, look no further than quick cashew cookies with brown butter icing. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a batch of these delightful cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family. The combination of crunchy cashews, sweet brown butter, and rich icing makes these cookies irresistible. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that you end up with a batch of perfect cashew cookies that will disappear before you know it.

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CASHEW COOKIES WITH BROWN BUTTER FROSTING



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Provided by Krista

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

¾ cup (160 g) brown sugar
½ cup (113 g) butter (room temperature)
1 egg (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1/3 cup (90 g) sour cream
1 ¾ cup (240 g) cashews* (roughly chopped, plus extra for garnish)
½ cup (113 g) butter
2 cups (200 g) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • For the cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (170°C). Line baking tray with parchment paper, if desired. Beat brown sugar and butter until creamy. Add egg and vanilla and beat to combine. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream to butter-sugar mixture, beating on low speed until combined. Fold in cashews.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches (5 cm) apart onto baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until cookies are golden brown. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
  • For the frosting: For the frosting, heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until boiling. Continue to heat the butter, swirling occasionally, until the sediments (solids at the bottom of the pan) turn golden brown. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla extract or vanilla sugar and milk. Immediately spread/spoon the brown butter frosting over the cookies. Top with a cashew half. The frosting can get a bit weird and separate but don't worry. You can whisk in a little more powdered sugar and milk and that will bring it back.
  • Stored tightly covered cookies will stay fresh for several days.

CASHEW COOKIES WITH BROWN BUTTER FROSTING



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Cashew Cookies with Brown Butter Frosting are my favorite oatmeal cookie from childhood. Chewy and full of nuts, topped with buttery icing.

Provided by Tara Teaspoon

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup salted cashews (coarsely chopped)
4 cups confectioners' sugar
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 tablespoons milk or evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF. In a mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add sour cream, egg and vanilla and beat until lightened, about 1 minute.
  • Stir together dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, oats and cashews). Add the dry ingredients to the sugar and butter mixture and mix until combined. Scrape bottom and sides of bowl to incorporate everything evenly.
  • Drop 1 inch domes of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake until golden around the edges and just barely set in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Make brown butter frosting: Sift the confectioners sugar into a mixing bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, slowly melt butter over medium heat. Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Immediately mix butter, vanilla and milk into the confectioners' sugar. Add more milk depending on the consistency you desire.
  • Frost cooled cookies. Top with extra cashews if desired. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 29 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK CASHEW COOKIES WITH BROWN BUTTER ICING



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Looking for a dessert made using refrigerated sugar cookie dough? Then check out these cashew-filled cookies topped with brown butter icing. Ready in 40 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
3/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/2 cup white chocolate chunks or white vanilla baking chips
1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir in cashews and white chocolate chunks. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets; place on wire racks.
  • While cookies are baking, in 1-quart saucepan, cook butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until light golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining icing ingredients until smooth.
  • On top of warm cookies, immediately spoon about 1 teaspoon icing (if icing becomes too thick, reheat over low heat).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 1 g

CASHEW COOKIES WITH BROWN BUTTER FROSTING



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Provided by My Baking Addiction

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy; about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. 3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. Reduce speed to low. Slowly add in flour mixture alternately with sour cream, until well mixed. Stir in cashews.4. Using a medium cookie scoop, (1 ½ tablespoons) drop dough 2 inches apart, onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on pan for a few minutes before removing them to a wire rack. Cool completely. Prepare the frosting.5. Melt 1/2 cup butter in heavy 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until butter foams and just starts to turn golden brown (4 to 6 minutes). Keep your eye on the pan because the butter can go from brown to burnt in a matter of seconds. Immediately remove from heat. Remove pan from heat, and pour butter into a bowl, leaving any burned sediment behind. Cool butter for 5 minutes.6. Add powdered sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.

FABULOUS CASHEW SCOTCHIES WITH BROWN BUTTER ICING



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Enjoy these fabulous cashew bars topped with brown butter icing - perfect crowd pleasing dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped cashews
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2/3 cup butter (do not use margarine)
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; mix well.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in large saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat. Add flour mixture, brown sugar, cashews, 1 teaspoon vanilla and eggs; mix well. Spread batter in greased pan.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and bars begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled.
  • Melt 2/3 cup butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook 13 to 15 minutes or until butter is light golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and enough milk for desired spreading consistency. Immediately spread icing over cooled bars. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 0 g

CASHEW BUTTER COOKIES



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Provided by Megan Mitchell

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 20 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup smooth cashew butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and both sugars. Beat on medium until light, fluffy and creamy. Add in the egg and vanilla. Mix to combine. Next, add in the cashew butter and mix until fully combined.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Slowly add to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until you no longer see any flour bits.
  • Using a medium cookie or ice cream scoop, scoop the dough, flattening the bottom, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Make lines or a crosshatch pattern on the top of each cookie with a fork.
  • Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges, puffed up and set, 11 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet then remove to a wire rack to cool fully. Repeat with the remaining cookie dough.

BROWN SUGAR CUT-OUT COOKIES AND ICING



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These cookies are great for a rainy day activity with the kids. Also great for Christmas gifts. This was handed down since at least my great grandmother and are YUMMY!

Provided by MGRIFFIN1

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 1h31m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup milk
1 cup butter, very soft
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
confectioners' sugar
splash of milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda; stir into creamed mixture. Mix in milk, stirring until a soft dough forms. Cover, and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 6 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together 1 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla until it becomes smooth and creamy. Gradually stir in sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in a splash of milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered until ready to decorate. Spread icing on top of cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 53.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

FROSTED CASHEW COOKIES



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We savor these cookies every Christmas, but they're special year-round with coffee or tucked into a lunch box. I won a ribbon with these cookies at my county fair.-Sheila Wyum, Rutland, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon each baking powder, baking soda and salt
1-1/2 cups salted cashews, coarsely chopped
BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional cashew halves, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg, sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cashews. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , For the frosting, lightly brown butter in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat; add cream and vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar until thick and smooth. Frost cookies. Top each with a cashew half if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CASHEW BUTTER COOKIES



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Rich cookies become richer with cashew butter. Cookies can be baked so they are either soft or crisp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 22

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces roasted unsalted cashews (1 3/4 cup), plus 1 1/2 ounces (1/3 cup) more for garnish
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for shaping
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine 1 3/4 cups cashews with canola oil, and process until smooth, 5 to 7 minutes. (You should have about 3/4 cup puree.) Set aside until completely cool.
  • Coarsely chop cashew nuts, and reserve for garnish.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, sift the flour and salt together; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, cashew puree, and both sugars, and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix until well combined, about 30 seconds. Add the flour mixture, and mix on low speed, just until combined, about 20 seconds. Wrap dough in plastic, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Have ready two baking sheets lined with parchment paper, and set aside. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough (1 1/2 ounces), and shape into a ball. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, placing dough balls 3 inches apart. Dip the tines of a fork in flour, and press into the dough balls to make vertical and horizontal indentations. Sprinkle reserved cashew nuts on top.
  • Bake 10 minutes. Rotate baking sheet, and bake 6 to 8 minutes more, depending on whether a soft or crisp cookie is desired. Transfer cookies with the parchment to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

EASY BROWN BUTTER COOKIES



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Fairly easy to make and simply scrumptious. Be careful, these cookies are very addicting! Kids will love them. They have a rich buttery, nutty, caramel-like flavor. No special ingredients needed!

Provided by welsh147

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 1h25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir butter until foamy and butter begins to turn brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat, pour butter into a thick glass or metal bowl, and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Stir brown sugar into cooled butter and mix until well blended; add eggs and vanilla extract and mix well. Slowly stir flour mixture into butter mixture just until dough is mixed. Form dough into small balls and slightly flatten with your hand or fork. Arrange cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops of cookies are firm and edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 73.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

CASHEW COOKIES WITH BURNED BUTTER FROSTING



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Make and share this Cashew Cookies With Burned Butter Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mudpupsall

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
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 cream
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350* and grease the cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, beating well.
  • Stir in the sour cream and vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Gradually stir dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
  • Fold in the cashew pieces.
  • Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
  • For Frosting:.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook until it turns a light brown color, being careful not to burn it.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream.
  • Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  • Spread onto cooled cookies.

CASHEW COOKIES



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Some merry dairy snacking is guaranteed when you pass out these cashew-packed goodies! I found the recipe years ago in a flier promoting dairy products. It's been this farm wife's standby ever since. —June Lindquist, Hammond, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sour cream
1-3/4 cups chopped cashews
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Cashew halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add alternately with sour cream to creamed mixture. Stir in chopped cashews. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. For frosting, lightly brown butter in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Add cream and vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth and thick. Frost cookies; top each with a cashew half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BROWN SUGAR CASHEW COOKIES



Brown Sugar Cashew Cookies image

Make and share this Brown Sugar Cashew Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 36-42 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup sour cream
1 3/4 cups cashew halves
1/2 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Combine brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2 minutes). Add egg and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Reduce speed to low. Beat, adding flour, baking powder and baking soda alternately with sour cream, until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Stir in cashews by hand.
  • Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in heavy 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until butter foams and just starts to turn golden (4 to 6 minutes). (WATCH CLOSELY.) Immediately remove from heat. Pour into medium bowl; cool 5 minutes.
  • Add powdered sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cookies. Top with cashew half, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.8, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 20.6, Sodium 119, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12.8, Protein 2.1

Tips:

  • To make perfectly round cookies, chill the cashew cookie dough for at least 15 minutes before baking.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the cashews in a blender or with a knife.
  • To brown the butter for the icing, melt it in a small saucepan over medium heat. Swirl the pan occasionally until the butter turns a light golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
  • If you want a thicker icing, add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
  • For a finishing touch, sprinkle the cookies with chopped cashews or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.

Conclusion:

These quick cashew cookies with brown butter icing are a delightful treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make, with a simple dough that comes together in just a few minutes. The brown butter icing adds a rich, nutty flavor that complements the cashews perfectly. Whether you are baking for a party or just want a sweet snack, these cookies are sure to please everyone.

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