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!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in 1 cup of chopped cashews until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still be soft.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

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.

Step 11

Spread a generous layer of frosting onto each cooled cookie using a knife or spatula.

Step 12

Sprinkle the frosted cookies with the remaining 0.25 cup of chopped cashews for garnish.

Step 13

Allow the frosting to set before serving. Enjoy your Frosted Cashew Cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1345.3 grams (1345.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5634

Total Fat 236.60g	303%
Saturated Fat 103.60g	518%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 752mg	251%
Sodium 2674mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 830.80g	302%
Dietary Fiber 14.70g	53%
Total Sugars 548.60g
Protein 78.30g	157%

Vitamin D 122IU	611%
Calcium 323mg	25%
Iron 30mg	167%
Potassium 1935mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.9%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 57.6%