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Milk Chocolate Cashew Cookies Recipe

Decadent Milk Chocolate Cashew Cookies Recipe You’ll Love

Enjoy these Milk Chocolate Cashew Cookies, a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors, in no time!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup softened butter preferably unsalted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt omit if using unsalted cashews
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chunks dark chocolate optional
  • 1 cup roasted cashews preferably unsalted

Equipment

  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time and mix well, then add vanilla extract and blend until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in milk chocolate chunks and cashews, reserving some for decoration.
  6. Drop scoops of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Press reserved chocolate and cashews on top.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown while centers remain soft.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a chewier cookie, use more brown sugar than granulated sugar. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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