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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Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2012 by Sollobella

The cornstarch makes these cookies crisp like vanilla wafers, then there is the tangy orange...fantastic. A perfect cookie.

Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2012 by goodeatings

This is for sure a 6 star.!!!!!

Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2012 by goodeatings

Have made this several times, the very best. Have also added some dried cranberries, came out very good. Big brother, who is not much of a cookie person, really liked them. A keeper

 
 

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