Cashew Cookies with Burned Butter Frosting
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Cashew Cookies with Burned Butter Frosting—a perfect balance of nutty richness and melt-in-your-mouth decadence. These heavenly cookies feature crunchy, chopped raw cashews folded into a buttery, golden-brown base, creating a texture that’s crisp yet tender. But the real masterpiece here is the luxurious burned butter frosting. Made by browning butter to enhance its nutty aroma, then whisking it with powdered sugar and a splash of milk, this frosting adds a velvety, caramel-like finish to every bite. Easy to prepare in just over 30 minutes, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or a sweet indulgence any day. Bursting with flavor and crowned with a glossy layer of frosting, these cashew cookies are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Raw cashews, chopped
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chopped cashews using a spatula.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the burned butter frosting. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 0.5 cup of unsalted butter. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat immediately.
Pour the browned butter into a mixing bowl and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to the cooled butter. Whisk or beat until smooth and creamy.
Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a layer of burned butter frosting on each one.
Let the frosting set for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 251.8 g | 323% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.2 g | 641% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 705 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 2001 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 730.8 g | 266% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 491.5 g | ||
| Protein | 57.5 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 21.9 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 1345 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
