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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Cookies

    Caramel Cashew Cookie Cups

    Published by Melissa on August 19, 2013 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 23 Comments

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    Caramel Cashew Cookie Cups - Cookie cups made with rich cashew butter, crunchy chopped cashews and filled with a soft, gooey caramel

    Cookie cups made with rich cashew butter, crunchy chopped cashews and filled with a soft, gooey caramel. A decadent combination of flavors and textures. 

    Since I posted my caramel cashew shake recipe, I’ve had caramel cashews on my mind. These cookies are another great way to satisfy that craving. Cookie cups have become one of my favorite ways to bake cookies. They’re easy to make and you can add more filling in a cookie cup than a thumbprint cookie. 

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    Making the cashew butter in my Twister Jarimage was quick and easy, but a food processor will work as well. After I melted the caramel, I put it in a Ziploc bag and clipped the corner for an easy, less messy way to fill the cookie cups.

    This is one of the best cookies I’ve made in a long time. Definitely give it a try.

    Caramel Cashew Cookie Cups - Cookie cups made with rich cashew butter, crunchy chopped cashews and filled with a soft, gooey caramel
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    Caramel Cashew Cookie Cups

    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time12 mins
    Course: Cookies
    Servings: 36 cookie cups
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups roasted salted cashews
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 1 stick 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
    • ¾ cup packed light-brown sugar*
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour*
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 24 cubes soft caramel candy 7 ounces
    • 2 tablespoons milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350º.
    • Coarsely chop 1 cup cashews; set aside. Process remaining 1 ½ cups cashews in a food processor until finely chopped. Pour in oil. Process until mixture is creamy, about 2 minutes. (About 45 seconds in the Blendtec Twister Jar.)
    • Put cashew mixture, butter, and sugars in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in egg and vanilla.
    • Mix flour and salt together. On low speed gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients. Mix in chopped cashews. (Save some to decorate tops of cookies, if desired.)
    • Drop one tablespoon dough (I used a #50 scoop) into each cup of a greased mini muffin tin. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are browned, and centers are firm. Remove the cookies from the oven and using the end of a thick-handled wooden spoon make a small, deep well in the center of each cookie.
    • Put the caramel and milk in a microwave safe bowl. Cook on high for 1 minute. Stir. Cook on 50% power for 1 minute or until caramel starts to bubble. Stir again. Repeat until caramel is melted and combined with milk.
    • Fill the center of each cookie with the melted caramel. Sprinkle chopped cashews on top if desired.
    • Remove the cookies to a wire rack to cool. Store in airtight container in single layer.

    Notes

    *For high altitude baking, I reduced the brown sugar to ⅔ cup and added 1 tablespoon additional flour.
    Adapted from Martha Stewart Cookies

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    1. Jenn

      October 25, 2013 at 11:45 am

      Oooh, these are perfect!

      Reply
    2. Kendra

      September 13, 2013 at 2:28 pm

      How much cashew butter does the 1-1/2 cups of cashews yield?

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        September 13, 2013 at 6:17 pm

        Hi Kendra – I didn’t measure it, but I think it was about 1 cup. Great question. Thanks!

        Reply
    3. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      August 21, 2013 at 11:37 pm

      Cashews are one of my favourite nuts mum-how did you know that? 😛 Oh that’s right, you’re mum! 😀 xxx

      Reply
    4. Natalie

      August 21, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      These little bites look SO decadent! I would eat more than 1 😛

      Reply
    5. Kitchen Belleicious

      August 20, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      that is my favorite part about these- the cup. I love them as is but I love the idea of using the cup base/batter for anything you can think of to fill it! the ideas are endless

      Reply
    6. Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent

      August 20, 2013 at 11:55 am

      I love the idea of cup cookies!

      Reply
    7. Rocky Mountain Woman

      August 20, 2013 at 8:33 am

      more filling is my new mantra….

      Reply
    8. Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts

      August 20, 2013 at 7:57 am

      Cookie cups are definitely one of my favorite things – these look amazing! Oh and the caramel…. !

      Reply
    9. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      August 20, 2013 at 2:34 am

      These cookies look absolutely irresistible, Barbara.

      Reply
    10. Carrie @ Saving In Ottawa

      August 19, 2013 at 8:22 pm

      Thank you Barbara! I love you! You’re a girl after my own heart! I didn’t just pin this – but have actually printed it off and it’s now in my purse so I can pick up a few things tomorrow to make these myself!

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        August 19, 2013 at 8:39 pm

        Thanks Carrie! I can’t wait to hear how you like them.

        Reply
    11. Carol

      August 19, 2013 at 7:16 pm

      Hahaha-I just read My Inner Chick’s comment and I’ll second that…….my butt will be bigger too! I’ve made my share of thumbprint cookies, but never cookie cups–now more filling can’t be a bad thing at all. These look amazing along with all the other variations. My mini muffin pan doesn’t get enough use. Time to change that.

      Thank you Barbara! 😉

      Carol

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        August 19, 2013 at 8:39 pm

        More filling is never a bad thing 🙂 Pull out that pan.

        Reply
    12. My Inner Chick

      August 19, 2013 at 5:51 pm

      you did it again, B.

      You made my butt bigger!!! MMMmmmm

      Reply
    13. Claire @ Claire K Creations

      August 19, 2013 at 5:30 pm

      Why have I never made cookie cups? They look totally irresistible!

      Reply
    14. Nutmeg Nanny

      August 19, 2013 at 9:02 am

      Oh man, these look so perfect!! I love cashews 🙂

      Reply
    15. 2 Sisters Recipes

      August 19, 2013 at 8:07 am

      Mmm these look so good Barbara and so does the other cookie cup recipes you show. Great recipe! I think my back to school kids would love a batch to start them off. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    16. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      August 19, 2013 at 8:01 am

      I’ve got a big jar of cashews sitting on the kitchen counter begging to go into these cookies!

      Reply
    17. Rosa

      August 19, 2013 at 7:11 am

      A decadent treat, indeed! Those cookie cups look irresistibly delicious.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    18. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

      August 19, 2013 at 7:11 am

      Mmm these look perfect! Such a fun recipe.

      Reply
    19. Tieghan

      August 19, 2013 at 7:06 am

      Oh I love cashews! These little cups are perfect!

      Reply
    20. carrian

      August 19, 2013 at 7:03 am

      i WANT 50 !!

      Reply

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