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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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Chopped cashews lend to the delectable crunch of these cookies, while peanut butter gives them even more great nutty flavor. Ingredients:
1 cup butter-flavored shortening |
1 cup chunky peanut butter |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup baking cocoa |
2 teaspoon baking soda |
pinch salt |
1 cup coarsely chopped salted cashews |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cashews.
2. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 5 dozen.
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