Frosted Cashew Cookies

Frosted Cashew Cookies

My trusty helper

So my first recipe had a few surprises.  I don't think I've ever made a cookie with sour cream in it.  I also don't think I have ever browned butter before.  I thought they would start from easiest to most complicated.  If this is the easiest, I'm in trouble.  Just kidding.  These were actually pretty easy to make and normal ingredients except the sour cream.  I did have to go buy some cashews because if they are in the house they usually don't last too long.

The critique of the cookie has not hit rave reviews from the younger ones.  The 4 yr old took one bite and handed back.  The 8 yr old looked and it and said, "No thanks."  Good news is my 16 yr old liked them. Actual response was, "YUM!"  My husband's response was raised eyebrows and "I like them.  I need coffee, but I like 'em."  He also added that he is not as addicted to chocolate as I am so that is why he likes them so much more than me.  My response is not as positive since I'm not a huge fan of frosted cookies and then there is that lack of chocolate content.  For frosted cookies they are pretty good.  The browned butter gave the frosting a nutty flavor to go with the cookie.  I guess that "nutty" flavor versus a "bitter" flavor means we did it correctly.

Overall, the star rating is about a 3.5 out of 5.  Bake again?  Not sure....

Next up?  "Brown Sugar Shortbread Puffs"