Cashew Sandies

• unsalted butter, at room temperature (one stick)↗1⁄2 cup
• light brown sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• vanilla extract↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• table salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour↗1 cup
• unsalted roasted cashews, coarsely chopped↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment or Silpat.

2. 2

   Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and salt and beat until combined. On low, add flour a little at a time and beat just until completely combined. Fold in cashews.

3. 3

   Divide dough into 12 1 1/2" balls, and place on cookie sheets. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass (wet it slightly to minimize sticking).

4. 4

   Bake 15-17 minutes until golden brown. Rotate pans back-to-front and top-to-bottom about halfway through.

5. 5

   When done, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.