MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Salted Cashew & Caramel Chews Categories: Candies, Nuts, Snacks, Chocolate Yield: 36 Servings 3/4 c Unsalted butter; softened 1 1/2 c Brown sugar; packed 2 lg Eggs; room temperature 1/4 c Caramel ice cream topping; - hot 1 ts Vanilla extract 2 1/2 c A-P flour 3/4 ts Baking soda 1/4 ts Salt 2 c Semisweet chocolate chips; - divided 1 1/4 c Lightly salted cashews; - divided Set oven @ 350°F/175°C. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Gradually beat in eggs, caramel topping, and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in 1-1/3 cups chocolate chips and 3/4 cup cashews. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2" apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. In a microwave, melt remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; sprinkle with remaining cashews. Let stand until set. Recipe by Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM