Frosted Cashew Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Frosted Cashew Cookies, a delightful combination of buttery, soft-baked cookies and luscious vanilla frosting. Packed with crunchy chopped cashews both in the dough and as a garnish, these cookies strike the perfect balance between nutty richness and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness. Made in under 30 minutes with simple pantry staples like brown sugar, flour, and vanilla extract, this recipe is as approachable as it is delicious. The creamy frosting, made from powdered sugar and butter, adds a decadent layer that elevates these cookies to bakery-level perfection. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or an everyday treat, these frosted cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve them with a glass of milk or a cup of tea and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped cashews
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 0.25 cup chopped cashews (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 0.5 cup of packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in 1 cup of chopped cashews until evenly distributed.
Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still be soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together 0.25 cup of unsalted butter, 2 cups of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Spread a generous layer of frosting onto each cooled cookie using a knife or spatula.
Sprinkle the frosted cookies with the remaining 0.25 cup of chopped cashews for garnish.
Allow the frosting to set before serving. Enjoy your Frosted Cashew Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.6 g | 303% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.6 g | 518% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 752 mg | 251% | |
| Sodium | 2674 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 830.8 g | 302% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 548.6 g | ||
| Protein | 78.3 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 30.0 mg | 167% | |
| Potassium | 1935 mg | 41% | |
*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.
