These are sooooo good and soooo easy. I just created this recipe today. Try 'em. I bet you'll like them. Enjoy!
Katie H's Cream Cheese-Butter Cashew Cookies
(About 3 1/2 dozen)
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter, softened (no substitutions)
1 tsp. real vanilla extract
1 egg, at room temperature
1 (18.25-oz.) package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashew nuts
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat until well incorporated. Reduce mixer speed and mix in cake mix and beat until fully mixed. Add chopped nuts Mix well.
Drop (about 2+ teaspoons full) onto ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. They will not spread much. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for about 13 to 15 minutes or until richly golden brown. Cool completely on wire racks after removing from cookie sheets. Store in an airtight container or zipper bag when completely cooled.
(About 3 1/2 dozen)
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter, softened (no substitutions)
1 tsp. real vanilla extract
1 egg, at room temperature
1 (18.25-oz.) package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashew nuts
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat until well incorporated. Reduce mixer speed and mix in cake mix and beat until fully mixed. Add chopped nuts Mix well.
Drop (about 2+ teaspoons full) onto ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. They will not spread much. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for about 13 to 15 minutes or until richly golden brown. Cool completely on wire racks after removing from cookie sheets. Store in an airtight container or zipper bag when completely cooled.