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.

Greatman Ita
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Zeeshan Bhatti
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I'm not a big fan of cashews, but I still really enjoyed these cookies. The frosting is amazing!


brooj Mohammed
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for Christmas, birthdays, and even just because.


Kayla Wolfe
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I love the crunchy cashews in these cookies. They add a nice texture.


Bame Tamang
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Mano Khan
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These cookies are amazing! The frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Abdulai Jalloh
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfect. They're so light and fluffy and the frosting is divine.


toufik hasan
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try making them with a different frosting next time.


Mahinur Rony
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I wasn't sure how the combination of cashews and frosting would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised. These cookies are really delicious and I'll definitely be making them again.


Rk Rabbi Khan
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're sure to impress your friends and family.


Diviru Diviru
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I love the way these cookies look with the white frosting and the green cashews. They're perfect for Christmas or any other holiday party.


Alexandra Vallencourt
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These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. They're also really delicious and the frosting is to die for.


Ronke Akin
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. The frosting is the perfect consistency and the cashews add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tetteh Stephen
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These frosted cashew cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of the sweet frosting and the crunchy cashews.


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