Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Cashew nut cookies

Nutty, crumbly cookies with melt-in-your-mouth qualities. Cashew Nut on top is essential to provide crunch and nutty flavor.
Makes 80-100 cookies (2-3 small red top containers)

  • 250g butter
  • 180g icing sugar
  • 400g plain flour
  • 1tsp baking powder
  • 180g grounded cashew nuts
  • 1tbsp vanilla essence
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Leave whole cashew nuts for garnishing
  • 1 egg wash (sieved)
  1. Preheat oven to 160C. Sift plain flour and baking powder together
  2. Cream butter and icing sugar. Add in 1 egg yolk and vanilla essence
  3. Add in flour and grounded cashew nuts. Mix well until it forms a soft dough
  4. Roll dough to 1/4inch thickness and cut into shapes using a cutter
  5. Brush with egg wash and decorate cookies with half of whole cashew nuts
  6. Bake at 150C for 20-25mins or till golden brown

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