cashew cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 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 whipping cream
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• in a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup butter and sugar until light and fluffy. add the egg, beating well, then stir in the sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla. combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. fold in cashew pieces. drop by rounded spoonfuls the prepared cookie sheets.
• bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
• to make the frosting, melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. cook until butter turns a light brown color, be careful not to burn it. remove from heat and stir in the cream. gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. spread cooled cookies.