SALTED CASHEW & CARAMEL CHEWS

Salted Cashew & Caramel Chews image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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.