Double Nut Crunchies Recipe

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Chopped cashews lend to the delectable crunch of these cookies, while peanut butter gives them even more great nutty flavor.

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Double Nut Crunchies Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield: 30 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch salt
1 cup coarsely chopped salted cashews

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cashews.
Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 5 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 234 calories, 14 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 171 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Double Nut Crunchies in Best of Country Cookies , p71