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Cashew Cookies

Cashew Cookies

Lily Coleman
These buttery, nutty cashew cookies are so delicious, you'll wonder why they haven't taken on the chocolate chip cookie in a popularity contest.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 5 dozen
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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 next 4 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.