Maple Cashew Crisps Food

MAPLE GLAZED CASHEWS

Steps:

• pre-heat the oven to 350
• place all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix well making sure that everything is coated with the syrup
• add the mixture to a parchment lined baking sheet
• bake the cashew for 7 minutes, and give them a stir
• bake for approximately 7 minutes longer or until they start to turn golden brown
• remove the nuts from the oven and allow them to cool, and crisp up

MAPLE CASHEW GOODIES

Steps:

• Place mini baking cups onto large baking sheet or jelly-roll pan; set aside.
• Microwave marshmallow creme and butter in large microwave-safe bowl on high, stirring once, until melted. Stir in maple flavoring until well mixed. Stir in powdered sugar until well mixed. Place mixture onto waxed paper; knead by hand until smooth dough forms.
• Shape dough into 36 [about 1/2 inch] balls. Place onto waxed paper.
• Combine chocolate chips and shortening in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth.
• Place one ball on small spoon; dip each maple ball into chocolate mixture. Place coated ball into each paper cup.
• Stir chopped cashews into remaining chocolate in bowl. Spoon about 1 rounded teaspoon cashew mixture over each ball, covering entire ball. Let stand until chocolate is set.
• Store between sheets of waxed paper in container with tight-fitting lid at room temperature up to 5 days.

CASHEW CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat over to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position.
• Microwave the butter in your mixing bowl to melt it. Add the sugar, the vanilla, and the molasses. Stir until blended, then add the baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
• Grind up the cashews in your food processor. Measure AFTER griding. Add them to the bowl and mix. Pour in the beaten eggs and stir. Then add the flour and mix until all the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
• Let the dough sit for a few minutes to firm up. Then form dough into small walnut-sized balls and arrange them on a greased cookie sheet, 12 to a standard sheet. (These dough balls spread out so make them fairly small. If the dough is too sticky to form into balls, chill it for a few minutes and try again.).
• Flatten the balls slightly with a spatula or the palm of your hand, just enough so they won't roll off when you put them in the oven.
• Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.