Frosted Cashew Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup sour cream
1-3/4 cups chopped cashews
frosting:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 tbsp half-and-half cream
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
cashew halves, optional

Directions:

In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add alternately with sour cream to creamed mixture. Stir in cashews. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. For frosting, lightly brown butter in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Add cream and vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth and thick. Frost cookies; top each with a cashew half if desired. Yield: about 5 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	345 Kcal (1444 kJ)
Calories from fat	115.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.81g	20%
Cholesterol	23.16mg	8%
Sodium	60.16mg	3%
Potassium	125.1mg	3%
Total Carbs	53g	18%
Sugars	23.41g	94%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	2%
Protein	5.03g	10%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	24.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	353.17 Kcal (1479 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.11g	20%
Cholesterol	23.71mg	8%
Sodium	61.58mg	3%
Potassium	128.06mg	3%
Total Carbs	54.26g	18%
Sugars	23.97g	94%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	2%
Protein	5.15g	10%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	25mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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