Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies

Submitted by United Church of God on Thu, 2011-03-03 16:04
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Description

Delicious, macadamia nut cookies smothered with a refreshing citrus flavor and frosting.

Summary

Yield
Dozen
Source

Peggy Moss, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Prep time30 minutes

Ingredients

1Cupbutter (softened)
1Cupconfectioners' sugar
1 egg yolk
2Tablespoonorange juice
2Teaspoonorange peel (grated)
2Cupflour
1Teaspooncornstarch
1⁄2Cupmacadamia nuts (chopped, or blanched almonds)
1Cupconfectioners' sugar (for frosting)
4Teaspoonbutter (softened, for frosting)
1Tablespoonorange juice (for frosting)
1⁄2Teaspoonorange peel (grated, for frosting)

Instructions

Cream butter and sugar; add egg yolk, orange juice and peel; mix well. Combine flour and cornstarch; add to creamed mixture; mix well. Stir in nuts. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls; place two inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Gently flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 12–15 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool. Frost.

Frosting:

Combine sugar, butter, orange juice and orange peel; beat until smooth. Frost cookies. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.

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