DOUBLE NUT CRUNCHIES

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Chopped cashews lend to the delectable crunch of these cookies, while peanut butter gives them even more great nutty flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch salt
1 cup coarsely chopped salted cashews

Steps:

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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.