butterscotch cashew clusters

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Joyce J Schuler
Silverwood, MI

This recipe is from my daughter-in-law. These cookies are totally awesome! When I make them with the grandkids, I have to make two batches, because we eat one batch before they're even done.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For butterscotch cashew clusters

  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/3 c
    firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1 c
    salted cashews or other salted nuts
  • 2- 6oz pkg
    butterscotch morsels
  • 1 c
    raisins - (optional)

How To Make butterscotch cashew clusters

  • 1
    Cream butter and sugar.
  • 2
    Add flour and mix until a firm dough forms.
  • 3
    Stir in cashews.
  • 4
    Crumble mixture onto a cookie sheet.
  • 5
    Bake at 375* for 12 - 15 minutes until golden brown
  • 6
    Cool the baked cookie-nut mixture.
  • 7
    Melt butterscotch morsels.
  • 8
    Break the cookie-nut mixture into small pieces.
  • 9
    Add the cookie-nut mixture to the butterscotch morsels. (If you're adding raisins - add them now).
  • 10
    Stir mixture until everything is coated.
  • 11
    Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
  • 12
    Chill for 15 minutes or until set.

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