SALTED CASHEW & CARAMEL CHEWS

Salted Cashew & Caramel Chews image

Nothing says "welcome home" like warm, gooey, chewy cookies right out of the oven with a cold glass of milk-mmm, heaven. You don't need a plate. Just grab and go. -Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
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 semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1-1/4 cups lightly salted cashews, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. 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-lined baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm, 10-12 minutes. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.