Cashew Nuts Cookies

Cashew Nuts Cookies

2/3 cup butter, softened
½ cup caster sugar
1 egg yolk
1½ cup flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
1 tin (397g) condensed milk
1 cup toasted cashew nuts, finely chopped
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 cup dessicated coconut
1 egg



1. Beat the butter and caster sugar for 5 minutes until creamy, add the egg yolk and beat well.

2. Fold in the flour and baking powder into the mixture, mix well then press into the base of a 28cm x 24cm baking tin lined with parchment paper.

3. Combine condensed milk, cashew nuts, vanilla essence, dessicated coconut and egg, mix well and pour over the prepared base.

4. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes in a 180°C preheated oven. Remove from from oven to cool down to room temperature.

5. Cut into small slices and you can sprinkle the top with icing sugar if you wish.