These cashew nut cookies are popular especially for the Chinese New Year, and many home bakers have their own version of the recipe.
These addictively yummy cashew nut cookies are really easy to make. My family didn’t take long to polish off these crunchy, nutty cookies after I baked a batch. I’m definitely going to bake more for the upcoming Chinese New Year as a giveaway for my friends and relatives. Hopefully, you’ll add this recipe to your baking list too.
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Cashew Nut Cookies for Chinese New Year
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes 24 1x
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
These festive cashew cookies are a delicious treat for Chinese New Year. A simple recipe, perfect for home bakers.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) salted butter
- ⅔ cup (85 g) icing sugar
- 1 large egg yolks (18 g) egg yolks
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 g) plain flour
- 1/2 cup (100 g) ground cashew nut
- 1/8 cup (40 g) custard powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg yolk (lightly beaten for glazing) egg yolk
- cashew nuts
Instructions
- Beat butter, icing sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until just combined (about 30 seconds).
- Mix in plain flour, ground cashew nut, custard powder, and baking powder to form a pliable dough.
- Place dough between two plastic sheets, roll to 5mm thickness, and cut into your preferred shape using a cookie cutter.
- Place cookies onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. Press half or whole cashew nuts on top and glaze with beaten egg yolk.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 338°F (170°C) for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool cookies on a cooling rack before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- To prevent the cookies from spreading too thin, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- For a richer cashew flavor, toast the ground cashew nuts in a dry pan before adding them to the dough.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months; wrap them individually in plastic wrap before freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of flour should I use for the cashew nut cookies?
You should use all-purpose flour for this recipe, as it provides the right texture and structure for the cookies.
How do I know when the cashew nut cookies are done baking?
The cookies are done when they turn a light golden brown around the edges; they will continue to firm up as they cool.
Can I add other nuts or ingredients to the cashew nut cookies?
While this recipe is specifically for cashew nuts, you can experiment by adding small amounts of other nuts, but keep in mind it may alter the flavor and texture.
Tried this and LOVED it! Thanks!!
These cookies looks crunchy and yummy. Awesome presentation!!