These super easy 5-ingredient, one bowl, extra chewy cashew butter cookies with toffee bits are ridiculously quick and simple to make, and have amazing flavors!
I realized today that I haven’t eaten plain peanut butter for a few weeks now, which is insane. I regularly torture you all with ramblings about how much I love PB, so you know how big a deal this is. I eat 3 spoonfuls/day on most days. Although, it’s probably not quite as groundbreaking as I’m making it sound since all that’s really happened is I’ve traded my spoonfuls of peanut butter for cashew butter. So, it’s not like I’ve abandoned nut butter altogether. And I’m still technically getting a lot of PB, just not straight-up on a spoon… it’s been in cookies. Many cookies.
In other words, I blew that way out of proportion by calling the recent lack of PB in my life ‘insane’. And now I won’t stop talking about it. Okay, that’s enough. Movin’ on.
I really can’t tell you specifically where the idea for these Cashew Butter Toffee Cookies came from, but in the midst of my recent infatuation with cashew butter, I just got it in my head that cashew toffee cookies were going to be reallllly good, and I wanted to make them happen. When they happened, they were even better than I expected.
I love it when that’s the case. It most definitely doesn’t always work out this way. Like cranberry maple syrup, for example. Just… no. Trust me. You’re gonna want to trust me. That incident was very unfortunate.
But these! These exceeded my hopes in the flavor department, and they were also shamefully easy. As in, remember those old Rice Krispie Treat commercials where the lady ran around her kitchen frantically, made lots of noise and clatter, and dusted flour all over her face to pretend that she labored over them? You’ll have to do that or else the secret will get out and everyone will know how quick and easy these are to make.
I started with this recipe for the world’s most simple PB cookies, but subbed with cashew butter, of course, and added in toffee bits. Um, yeah. So that’s it. I did also swap some of the regular white sugar for brown sugar and it definitely resulted in a chewier cookie, which was altogether amazing. Ridiculously chewy in fact. Between the major chewiness factor, and the buttery, butterscotch-y flavors of the toffee, and the cashew butter change-up, these were a total delight!
Easy 5-Ingredient Chewy Cashew Butter Toffee Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 c. cashew butter Jif is my favorite
- 3/4 c. white sugar
- 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c. toffee bits
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.
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Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
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Flatten slightly with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern.
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Sprinkle the tops with sugar.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
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Allow to cool on the pan for 1-2 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
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Cool completely.
Nut butters really give us some of the best things in life, right?
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
November 19, 2014 at 8:26 amI’ve tried almond butter before, but never the cashew kind! I definitely need to get on that because these cookies look amazing! I love that these contain only five ingredients and are flavored with toffee (my fave!). Sounds like the perfect treat to whip up and I love the chewiness factor, too!
Sarah says
November 19, 2014 at 8:44 amYou can make cashew butter as easily as other nut butters, but I really love the Jif brand. It’s smooth, creamy, and easy to spread. There’s also a bunch of natural brands like Maranatha! If like cashews, you should try it. It’s great! Thanks, Gayle!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
November 19, 2014 at 11:35 amI’ve never tried cashew butter before, but I agree with Gayle, going to have to get on that! These cookies look so quick and easy and amazing! I made those 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies once, and while they tasted good, they looked nothing like yours! They spread like crazy and I had one giant cookie sheet sized cookie! Not sure where I went wrong – going to have to try again I guess!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
November 19, 2014 at 9:00 pmthese look awesome Sarah! I’m loving all the cookie recipes that you have been sharing lately, keep them coming! I’m yet to try cashew butter, love almond & PB so I know I will like this one too! 🙂 I am sipping my tea as I write this, can I get one of these, Please?!!!
Sarah says
November 19, 2014 at 9:36 pmHaha! I totally wish I could share!! They’re suuuuuuper easy though!!! 🙂 Whip ’em up real quick! Haha. Cashew butter is excellent! If you like cashews, you’ll love it. It’s great! Gives these cookies a unique twist! Thanks so much for you kind comment, Manali! Have a wonderful evening!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
November 19, 2014 at 11:23 pmI love using nut butters in cooking – definitely need to get my hands on some cashew butter so I can make these cookies. They look and sound beyond amazing!
Sarah says
November 20, 2014 at 12:56 pmThanks so much, Thalia! They exceeded my hopes! They were soooo good, we had to freeze them to stop eating them. Lol! 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
November 20, 2014 at 7:48 amI just tried cashew butter for the first time and love that you made these cookies with them. They look amazing! I love that there are only 5 ingredients in here and chewy cookies are my favorite – pinning!
Sarah says
November 20, 2014 at 1:00 pmIsn’t cashew butter amazing? Omgosh, I love it. It was such a fun spin in these cookies! So glad you like them! 🙂 Thanks, Kelly!
Amanda says
November 20, 2014 at 8:14 amThese cookies look fantastic, I love that there are only 5 ingredients!
Sarah says
November 20, 2014 at 12:50 pmThanks so much! I like to make more elaborate things sometimes, but we all need some simple recipes on hand too, right? Haha! 🙂
Heather @ Shards of Lavender says
November 20, 2014 at 10:16 amJif makes cashew butter? Now I need to look for that along with the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup spread. You seem to have the latest news about all the yummy nut spreads available… These cookies look so soft, chewy, and tender! I love any cookie that has a butterscotch taste and only 5 ingredients make it so easy:)
Sarah says
November 20, 2014 at 12:54 pmUh huh! They totally have cashew butter now! You have to go get some. 🙂 It’s fantastic! I know… I love a chewy cookie. These were divine. We had to freeze them to stop eating them. Haha!
karen @ joyfuldinners says
November 20, 2014 at 12:49 pmSeems I’m in good company as one who has yet to try cashew butter. I think I’ll put my new Vitamix to work and make some. These cookies look like the perfect treat to have on hand for a long Thanksgiving road trip. Thanks for yet another delicious recipe. I’m starting to count on you for yummy treat ideas in my inbox!
Sarah says
November 20, 2014 at 1:02 pmThanks so much, Karen! That’s so sweet of you to say! I can’t tell you how happy I am to hear that! 🙂 Let me know if you try these! I do think they’d be perfect for a road trip! Definitely portable and not messy! 🙂
Shelley says
November 20, 2014 at 2:05 pmI go to a fantastic cookie exchange party every year and every year I struggle to think of a new cookie to bring because really I’m just a chocolate chip cookie girl…but these look pretty, I love toffee, and they sound easy. Yay! Thanks for helping a girl out!
Sarah says
November 20, 2014 at 3:12 pmYou’re very welcome! I’m so glad they sound good to you! They’ll be a hit, I’m sure! We adored them! Have fun at your cookie exchange party – that sounds like ball! 🙂
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
November 21, 2014 at 9:47 am‘Tis the season for cookies! I love everything about these cookies – the fact that they are only 5 ingredients, are chewy and include cashew butter! I’ll take a dozen, please!
Sarah says
November 21, 2014 at 10:04 amLol! Thanks so much, Ashley! We couldn’t stop eating them. Cashew butter is food of the gods!! Haha. Hope you have a wonderful weekend – TGIF! 🙂
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
November 21, 2014 at 10:27 pmmmm cashew butter 🙂
Sarah says
November 22, 2014 at 12:28 amLol! Right?? 🙂
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
November 22, 2014 at 5:16 pmChewy, 5 ingredients, and so easy to make…I’ll have to give this a try! Pinning.
Sarah says
November 23, 2014 at 12:55 pmDefinitely! We looooved them. Let me know if you try them!
Karly says
November 22, 2014 at 11:16 pmThese are my kind of cookies! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Sarah says
November 23, 2014 at 12:54 pmThanks so much for the party, Karly!
Francesca @ Love.Bake.Read says
November 23, 2014 at 5:18 pmI don’t think cookies get much easier. These sound scrumptious!
Sarah says
November 23, 2014 at 10:07 pmI’m all about easy recipes most of the time! These were a cinch. Thanks, Francesca! 🙂
[email protected] says
November 25, 2014 at 1:55 amEverything about these sounds delicious! And now I totally want to know what cranberry maple syrup tastes like! Lol! 😉
Sarah says
November 25, 2014 at 1:15 pmLol!!! It sounds like it would be a good thing, right?? I definitely was not. Can’t emphasize that enough! Haha! 🙂
Amanda says
November 26, 2014 at 8:35 amOMGoodness!! I must try these! Cashew butter is amazing, thanks for sharing 😀
Sarah says
November 26, 2014 at 9:12 amIsn’t it? I love all things cashew, and cashew butter is fabulous! Thanks so much, Amanda!
Lou Lou Girls says
November 29, 2014 at 2:03 pmThey look so good! Pinned and tweeted. Lou Lou Girls
Diane Balch says
December 12, 2014 at 8:10 amCashew butter is really a nice change from peanut butter. Love the toffee too. Please bring this by my Weekend Bites party today.
Sarah says
December 14, 2014 at 9:18 amThanks so much, Diane!
Erlene says
January 12, 2015 at 8:57 pmThis sounds so yummy and it’s easy too! Will definitely give this a try.
Sarah says
January 12, 2015 at 9:10 pmI love these cookies! Let me know if you try them! Thanks, Erlene! 🙂
Sarah says
April 27, 2015 at 6:59 pmWHAT? Just 5 ingredients? Totes trying these. 🙂 Appreciate you bringing these to our Snickerdoodle Sunday link party and I hope you come back this weekend!
Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
Sarah says
April 27, 2015 at 9:19 pmThey are soooooo good!!! Thanks, Sarah! 🙂
YogurtHydro says
April 30, 2015 at 9:28 amThese look so good and I love “chewy” cookies. I will have to try your recipe!
Sarah says
May 4, 2015 at 9:09 pmThe flavor is so special and unique, and they are ridiculously chewy! I love them!
Gina says
April 30, 2015 at 2:59 pmThese look great! Pinned for later! Thanks for linking up and sharing this on the #ShareTheWealthSunday blog hop!
Sarah says
May 4, 2015 at 9:09 pmThank you so much for the party!
Echo says
May 2, 2015 at 11:11 amOh man, I bet cashew butter cookies would be AWESOME! Thank you for sharing these at the #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkup!
Sarah says
May 4, 2015 at 9:12 pmThese are so good! Such unique flavor and they’re super chewy! Thank you!