Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe

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A delightful delicate orange flavor in the cookie and frosting in these treats is unexpected. It pairs nicely with the macadamia nuts for a fun tropical flair. I know you’ll enjoy these.—Laura Oslon, Manchester, Missouri

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Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.
  • Yield: 21 Servings
25 15 40

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup macadamia nuts or blanched almonds
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 4 teaspoons butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, orange juice and peel. Combine flour and cornstarch; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts.
  • Roll into 1-1/4-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Gently flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Combine frosting ingredients in a bowl; beat until smooth. Frost cookies. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 209 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 105 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies in Birds & Blooms December/January 1999, p55

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