Best 5 Frosted Cashew Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of Frosted Cashew Cookies, where sweet and nutty flavors harmoniously blend. These delectable treats are crafted with a combination of simple ingredients that yield extraordinary results. The base of the cookies is a buttery dough enriched with roasted cashews, providing a delightful crunch in every bite. The dough is then expertly shaped into round balls and baked to perfection, achieving a golden-brown exterior and a soft, chewy interior. The crowning glory of these cookies is a luscious frosting, made with a blend of cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar, which adds a creamy and tangy balance to the richness of the cookies. You'll find two irresistible variations of this classic recipe in this article - one featuring a traditional vanilla frosting and the other showcasing a luscious chocolate ganache. Both variations promise an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey that will yield a batch of utterly irresistible Frosted Cashew Cookies.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

FROSTED CASHEW COOKIES



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Make and share this Frosted Cashew Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon each baking powder, baking soda, and salt
1 3/4 cups salted cashew halves
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar.
  • Beat in the egg, sour cream and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Fold in cashews.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfulls onto greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Frosting:.
  • Lightly brown butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  • 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.

FROSTED CASHEW COOKIES



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This cookie is chewy with a nice crunch from the nuts. Sure to please. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c packed, brown sugar
3/4 c butter, softned
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c coarsley chopped cashews
FROSTING
2 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1/4 c butter, softened
1 Tbsp milk or cream
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until all is blended well into a soft dough. Stir in cashews. Drop dough, approximately 1 1/2 teaspoons in size, two inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake for approximately 9 minutes or just until cookies are light brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. For frosting, mix powdered sugar, butter, milk or cream and vanilla with an electric mixer until nice and smooth. Add more powdered sugar, if the frosting looks too runny. Frost each cookie, and let dry completely before storing.

FROSTED CASHEW COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 C. butter
1 C. Brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 t. vanilla
2 C. flour
3/4 t. baking powder
3/4 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1/3 C. sour cream
1 and 3/4 C. cashews
Golden Butter Frosting:
1/2 C. Butter
1/4 t. vanilla
2 C. powdered sugar
2-3 T. cream

Steps:

  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Frosting: Lightly brown butter. Remove from heat and add cream and vanilla. Stir in sugar and beat until smooth. Frost the cookies.

FROSTED CASHEW COOKIES



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I got this recipe at a cookie exchange several years ago and they are delish!

Provided by Stephanie Dodd

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c butter, softened
1 c brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/3 c sour cream
1 3/4 c salted cashews, divided
2 c flour

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, alternating with sour cream; mix well. Fold in nuts, reserving some for the top of frosting. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes on a greased baking sheet. Frost and top each cookie with a cashew. Yields: 4 doz.
  • 2. Frosting: 1/2 c. butter, 3 T. cream, 1/4 t. vanilla extract, 2 c. powdered sugar. Lightly brown the butter in a pan. Remove from heat and add cream and vanilla. Gradually stir in powdered sugar. Beat until thick. DECADENCE!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cashews for the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast the cashews before using them to enhance their flavor.
  • Be sure to chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set in the center, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them.
  • Use a simple frosting, such as a powdered sugar glaze or a cream cheese frosting, to allow the flavor of the cashews to shine through.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Frosted cashew cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, sweet and nutty flavor, and creamy frosting, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these frosted cashew cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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