Today I
am going to share a very nutty, crunchy, delectable and a traditional Cookie –
none other than Cashew nut cookies. Ok, wait, did I write traditional, yes it
is a traditional cookie of China. Cashew nut cookies are prepared in large
batches for Chinese New Year and shared among friends and family. These cashew
cookies are totally irresistible; you will never stop with one or two. Try
these addictive cookies and have a great day. Check out other Cookie Varieties here.
Here’s
how to make Cashew nut Cookies with step by step photos…
Ingredients
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Unsalted Butter
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2/3 cup
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Caster sugar
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¾ cup
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Vanilla extract
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1 tsp
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Egg
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1
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Salt
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1/8 tsp
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All purpose flour/Maida
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200 gms
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Baking powder
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½ tsp
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Cashew nuts
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200 gms
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Cashew nuts [split]
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50 gms
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Recipe
source: Kitchentigress.blogspot
Makes: 60-70 cookies
Author: Priya Anandakumar
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Method
Toast
the cashew nuts:
Bake
the untoasted cashew nuts at 160°C until it turns to golden brown color
[approximately for 15 minutes].
Let the
cashew nuts to cool thoroughly, grind it in the mixer to fine powder. Grinding
it to coarse powder is also alright, they give a great texture to the cookies.
In a
bowl sift together all-purpose flour and baking powder.
Add the
butter and sugar to another big bowl. Whisk it thoroughly with a hand or
electric whisker until pale and fluffy.
Now add
the egg, vanilla extract and salt. Whisk again until well blended and smooth.
Add the
flour mixture, ground cashew nut powder and mix with a spoon.
Make sure they
mix evenly and you make non-sticky dough. If it is sticky sprinkle about 1-2
tsp of all purpose flour/maida and mix again.
Preheat
the oven to 180 C/350 F for 10 minutes. Line the baking trays with parchment
paper and keep them ready.
Dust some
plain flour; roll the dough to about 4mm thickness. Cut the dough with cookie
cutter.
Arrange
the cookies on baking tray. Gently press one cashew halve onto each cookie.
Bake
the cookies to golden brown colour for about 20 minutes. Remove cookies to wire
rack and let it cool.
Traditionally
these cookies are baked in the shape of cashew nuts but I made them with
different shapes.
Enjoy
the delicious and exotic cashew cookies with a cup of warm milk. Store the rest
of the cookies in airtight container.
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cashew cookies so delicious passs me the jar
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