Cashew Butter Cookies

Cashew butter cookies are rich, tender cookies made with cashew butter as the primary fat and flavor base, often combined with flour, sugar, and eggs. They typically feature a soft, slightly chewy texture with a deep, nutty sweetness, and are popular in many home bakeries worldwide, particularly in regions where cashews are a common ingredient.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are generally high in fat and moderate in carbohydrates, with a notable amount of plant-based protein from the cashew butter. A single cookie (about 1 ounce) may contain roughly 120-150 calories, along with healthy fats, magnesium, and iron.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	9 g
Sodium	80 mg
Potassium	60 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	45 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Zinc	0.5 mg
Vitamin E	1.5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Folate	15 mcg

Per 2 cookies (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Cashew butter gives these cookies a uniquely creamy, almost caramel-like flavor that sets them apart from traditional peanut butter versions. Nutritionally, they offer a good source of monounsaturated fats, which can support heart health when enjoyed in moderation.