SALTED CASHEW OATMEAL COOKIES

Salted Cashew Oatmeal Cookies image

My son absolutely loves cashews, so I loaded my oatmeal cookies with them at Christmas-he loved them! The mix makes a great gift for friends, co-workers and teachers; all they have to do is add butter, vanilla and eggs. -Richard Hatch, Glen Burnie, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 batch (about 4 cups mix).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup salted whole cashews
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk, room temperature

Steps:

Whisk flour, baking soda and cinnamon. In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer flour mixture, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oats and cashews in order listed. Cover and store in a cool dry place up to 3 months., To prepare cookies: Preheat oven to 350°. Beat butter and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add egg and yolk until well blended. Add cookie mixture; mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 1-1/2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.