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Easy 5-Ingredient Chewy Cashew Butter Toffee Cookies

November 19, 2014

 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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Easy 5-Ingredient Chewy Cashew Butter Toffee Cookies

A super easy, 5-ingredient, extra chewy cashew butter cookie with toffee chips!
Course Dessert - cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 20 -24 cookies
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.
  2. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
  3. Flatten slightly with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern.
  4. Sprinkle the tops with sugar.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  6. Allow to cool on the pan for 1-2 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
  7. Cool completely.

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Nut butters really give us some of the best things in life, right?

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  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    November 19, 2014 at 8:26 am

    I’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!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 19, 2014 at 8:44 am

      You 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!

      Reply
  2. Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says

    November 19, 2014 at 11:35 am

    I’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!

    Reply
  3. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    November 19, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    these 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?!!!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 19, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      Haha! 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!

      Reply
  4. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    November 19, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    5 stars
    I 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!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 20, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks so much, Thalia! They exceeded my hopes! They were soooo good, we had to freeze them to stop eating them. Lol! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    November 20, 2014 at 7:48 am

    I 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!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 20, 2014 at 1:00 pm

      Isn’t cashew butter amazing? Omgosh, I love it. It was such a fun spin in these cookies! So glad you like them! 🙂 Thanks, Kelly!

      Reply
  6. Amanda says

    November 20, 2014 at 8:14 am

    These cookies look fantastic, I love that there are only 5 ingredients!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 20, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      Thanks so much! I like to make more elaborate things sometimes, but we all need some simple recipes on hand too, right? Haha! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Heather @ Shards of Lavender says

    November 20, 2014 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    Jif 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:)

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 20, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      Uh 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!

      Reply
  8. karen @ joyfuldinners says

    November 20, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Seems 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!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 20, 2014 at 1:02 pm

      Thanks 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! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Shelley says

    November 20, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    I 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!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 20, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      You’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! 🙂

      Reply
  10. 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!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 21, 2014 at 10:04 am

      Lol! 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! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says

    November 21, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    mmm cashew butter 🙂

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 22, 2014 at 12:28 am

      Lol! Right?? 🙂

      Reply
  12. Thao @ In Good Flavor says

    November 22, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    Chewy, 5 ingredients, and so easy to make…I’ll have to give this a try! Pinning.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 23, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      Definitely! We looooved them. Let me know if you try them!

      Reply
  13. Karly says

    November 22, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    These are my kind of cookies! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 23, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      Thanks so much for the party, Karly!

      Reply
  14. Francesca @ Love.Bake.Read says

    November 23, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    I don’t think cookies get much easier. These sound scrumptious!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      I’m all about easy recipes most of the time! These were a cinch. Thanks, Francesca! 🙂

      Reply
  15. [email protected] says

    November 25, 2014 at 1:55 am

    Everything about these sounds delicious! And now I totally want to know what cranberry maple syrup tastes like! Lol! 😉

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 25, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      Lol!!! It sounds like it would be a good thing, right?? I definitely was not. Can’t emphasize that enough! Haha! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Amanda says

    November 26, 2014 at 8:35 am

    OMGoodness!! I must try these! Cashew butter is amazing, thanks for sharing 😀

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 26, 2014 at 9:12 am

      Isn’t it? I love all things cashew, and cashew butter is fabulous! Thanks so much, Amanda!

      Reply
  17. Lou Lou Girls says

    November 29, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    They look so good! Pinned and tweeted. Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  18. Diane Balch says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:10 am

    Cashew butter is really a nice change from peanut butter. Love the toffee too. Please bring this by my Weekend Bites party today.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 14, 2014 at 9:18 am

      Thanks so much, Diane!

      Reply
  19. Erlene says

    January 12, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    This sounds so yummy and it’s easy too! Will definitely give this a try.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 12, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      I love these cookies! Let me know if you try them! Thanks, Erlene! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Sarah says

    April 27, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    WHAT? 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)

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      April 27, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      They are soooooo good!!! Thanks, Sarah! 🙂

      Reply
  21. YogurtHydro says

    April 30, 2015 at 9:28 am

    These look so good and I love “chewy” cookies. I will have to try your recipe!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 4, 2015 at 9:09 pm

      The flavor is so special and unique, and they are ridiculously chewy! I love them!

      Reply
  22. Gina says

    April 30, 2015 at 2:59 pm

    These look great! Pinned for later! Thanks for linking up and sharing this on the #ShareTheWealthSunday blog hop!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 4, 2015 at 9:09 pm

      Thank you so much for the party!

      Reply
  23. Echo says

    May 2, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Oh man, I bet cashew butter cookies would be AWESOME! Thank you for sharing these at the #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkup!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 4, 2015 at 9:12 pm

      These are so good! Such unique flavor and they’re super chewy! Thank you!

      Reply

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