Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies

Name: Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 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 zest

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

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
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 zest

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, orange juice and zest. 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.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 209 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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

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GailMc

Jul 18, 2014

These cookies were very good. I would make them again! A bonus feature is it made the exact amount (3-1/2 doz) as stated in the recipe. Sometimes that doesn't work out as well.
Sollobella

Dec 12, 2012

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

Jun 21, 2012

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

Jun 21, 2012

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