Salted Cashew & Caramel Chews Recipe

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup hot caramel ice cream topping
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 3/4 cup plus 1/2 cup lightly salted cashew pieces, divided

Details

Servings 36
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in eggs, caramel topping and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in 1-1/3 cups chocolate chips and 3/4 cup cashews.

Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

In a microwave, melt remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; sprinkle with remaining cashews. Let stand until set.
Yield: about 3 dozen.