Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/3 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon each baking powder, baking soda and salt1-1/2 cups salted cashews, coarsely choppedBROWNED BUTTER FROSTING:1/2 cup butter, cubed3 tablespoons half-and-half cream1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups confectioners’ sugarAdditional cashew halves, optional
Preparation
In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg, sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cashews.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
For the frosting, lightly brown butter in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat; add cream and vanilla. Beat in confectioners’ sugar until thick and smooth. Frost cookies. Top each with a cashew half if desired.
