Chewy, crunchy, salty and sweet all in one in these Cashew Crunch Cookies.
I’m crazy about cashews! They are hands down my favorite nut! I pick them out of every nut mix or can of nuts that I’ve ever put my hands into. The texture, the crunch, the shape, the saltiness…I love, love, love!
So why am I just now getting around to baking these awesome nuts into a cookie?! I don’t know! The moment I got the idea, I starting softened the butter! The thought of cashew cookies was just too irresistible to wait! And they turned out GREAT!!!
I combined the cashews with some oats and crispy rice cereal for added crunch and then topped the cookies with a little salt for one of the most amazing cookies I’ve ever eaten! We’re talking chewy, crunchy, salty and sweet all in one cookie! Amazing! Amazing!
Enjoy!
xoxo,
Cashew Crunch Cookies
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Yield: 18
- Category: Dessert
Description
Chewy, crunchy, salty and sweet all in one in these Cashew Crunch Cookies!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup cashews (I use roasted, lightly salted)
- more cashews for garnishing (optional)
- sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, rice cereal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until well combined. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. Add the cashews and stir until evenly distributed.
- Divide dough into 18 large balls and place a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly. Top with a few cashew pieces and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies start to brown and crisp around the edges. Let cool on cookie sheets 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
What kind of cashews did you use: roasted, salted, raw?
Hi Trixie! Great question! I use roasted, lightly salted cashews because I love the salty/sweet combo, but you could definitely use raw if you prefer. Enjoy!