Cashew Cookies
Cashew Cookies is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPut oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
Pulse 1/2 cup nuts in a food processor until finely chopped, being careful not to process to a paste, then transfer to a large shallow baking pan.
Toast nuts, stirring every 2 minutes to prevent edges from burning, until pale golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
Cool completely in pan.
Whisk together flour and cornstarch in a bowl.
Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes in a stand mixer or 5 with a handheld.
Add toasted ground nuts and salt and beat until combined.
Reduce speed to low, then add flour mixture and mix just until a dough forms.
Form dough into a rectangular block and roll out between 2 (12-inch-long) sheets of parchment with a rolling pin into a 10- by 8-inch rectangle.
Chill dough in parchment on a baking sheet until firm, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, coarsely chop remaining 1/4 cup nuts.
Discard top sheet of parchment and sprinkle dough with coarsely chopped nuts.
Bake until golden, 14 to 16 minutes.
Transfer shortbread to a rack and cool completely, then break into rough shapes with your hands.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.