Cashew Nut Cookies

Name: Cashew Nut Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup chopped salted cashews; 1/2 cup butter; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons milk

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped salted cashews
1/2 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk

Directions

1

Blend together 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and sour cream. Add in the baking powder, soda, and flour. Stir in the nuts.
2

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto buttered baking sheets. Cook at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool on wire racks.
3

To Make the Icing: Heat 1/2 cup butter or margarine in a saucepan until it is light amber colored. Remove pan from heat, and stir in confectioners' sugar and the milk. I sometimes have to use more milk to get the icing smooth and creamy. Frost cookies.