Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Baking My Way: Frosted Cashew Cookies



I forgot I bought cashews when I was cleaning out the cupboards and found them. I was wanting to do some baking anyways so I went through the book and found this recipe.

The cookies were really simple and turned out great. Marshall says that they have made it to his favorite baking list (along side Snickerdoodles, Pecan Blonde, Mint Surprise Cookies and, Rocky Road Fudge Bars) so they are definitely worth posting about!



Cookies
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 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
1-3/4 cups salted cashew halves


Frosting
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional cashew halves, optional

Directions

In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg, sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the cashews.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 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 smooth and thick. Frost cookies. Top each with a cashew half if desired. Yield: about 3 dozen.


(I dipped the cookies right in the icing to give it a nice fully coated look and a wonderfully sweet taste)

I've shared this recipe at: 

Tuesday Time Out
Tempt my Tummy Tuesdays
Slightly Indulgent Tuesday
Tasty Tuesdays
Tutorial Tuesdays
Show me what ya got 
Dr. Laura’s Tasty Tuesday
Tuesdays at the Table
Hand Made Features
Make it Yours Day
Anything Related
Two Maids A Baking 
Show & Tell Wednesdays
Idea Sharing Wednesday
Whatever Goes Wednesdays
Recipes I Can't Wait to Try
What's Cooking Wednesday
Wandering Wednesdays
Making It with Allie
Thrilling Thursday
Strut Your Stuff Thursday
Creative Juice Thursday
Hookin' Up With House of Hepworths
Delightfully Inspiring Thursday
Recipe Swap Thursdays
It's a Keeper Thursday
Full Plate Thursday
Sweet Tooth Friday
Creation Corner Friday Link Party
Frugal Friday
Foodie Friday
Fantabulous Friday
Creative Girl's Blog Hop
Sweets for a Saturday
Check Me Out Saturday
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15 comments:

  1. Joy @ Joy Of Desserts25 May 2011 at 11:40

    They look beautiful, Amanda. Love the thick frosting, and cashews are my mom's favorite nut. :-)

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  2. Unknown25 May 2011 at 16:38

    I just wanted to say thanks for linking up on last week's Whisking Wednesdays. I feature you and gave you the #2 spot with your rocky road fudge bars! They look amazing and I can't wait to try them! Would love for you to link up another recipe this week.

    http://pinchofthisthatandtheother.blogspot.com/

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  3. Unknown25 May 2011 at 17:33

    Thanks for linking up your rocky road fudge bars on my Whisking Wednesday party, they looked amazing, I did them as #2 in my Top 3, can't wait to try them and would love you to visit and link up another recipe for this week.

    http://pinchofthisthatandtheother.blogspot.com/

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  4. Chef in Training25 May 2011 at 17:54

    these look amazing! I love cookies and this is one I have seen! I am your newest follower and would love it if you would check out my blog and follow me too! Thanks!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  5. Antonella25 May 2011 at 18:09

    They look yummy!! Cashews are a family favorite - I definitely have to try these!!! I stopped by from A Marvelous Mess, I've posted a project there too!
    Hugs, antonella :-)
    http://quilling.blogspot.com/2011/05/wacky-wednesday-hug-card.html

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  6. Candace25 May 2011 at 21:20

    I have a bag of cashews in my cupboard that would be perfect for these. They look delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe! I haven't forgotten about Savory Sunday. I've just been busy with the move. I posted my first recipe in a long time today so maybe I'm getting back on track. I am looking forward to participating. Thank you for the invitation!

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  7. Miss Kait25 May 2011 at 23:31

    Oh these look like heaven!

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  8. Treat and Trick26 May 2011 at 00:16

    Looks tempting and yummy with that frosting! Thanks for the invitation for guest posting, will let you know at a later date...

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  9. Anonymous26 May 2011 at 10:34

    These cookies look yummy Amanda! xxgloria

    http://canelakitchen.blogspot.com

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  10. Unknown26 May 2011 at 19:12

    What a great sounding cookie. I am sure they taste just as good! :)

    Thanks for linking up!

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  11. Lace up and Walk27 May 2011 at 13:45

    Cashews are my favorite but I've never baked with them before. I'll have to give this a try. Thanks for posting!

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  12. Miz Helen30 May 2011 at 12:07

    We would just love this cookie with the addition of the Cashew. Great recipe that looks delicious! Thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!

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  13. Lisa2 June 2011 at 02:43

    Cashew cookies would be so good, I just know it. Thanks for linking this up to Sweets for a Saturday.

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  14. Kirstin2 June 2011 at 21:20

    Yummy! I love cashews!!

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  15. D+B5 June 2011 at 03:09

    Love your blog!! I am definitely going to be your new follower :) I would love it if you followed me to @ for-the-luv-of.blogspot.com that would be great :) I am just starting out, but I am excited to share new recipes, crafts, and makeup.. And Giving away giveaways on mineral make-up!

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