Cashew Crisps

1 ½ c melted butter
2 c white sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/8 c molasses (2 Tbl)
1 ½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 ½ c finely ground salted cashews (measure after grinding in food processor)
2 beaten eggs
3 c flour

Combine butter, sugar, vanilla and molasses. Stir until blended, then add the baking soda, powder and salt. Mix well. Add ground cashews and mix. Pour in the beaten eggs and stir. Then add the flour and ix 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. Flatten the balls slightly.

Bake at 350 for 10-12 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.

Yield: Approximately 10 dozen