Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies
By
Peggy Moss, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Delicious, macadamia nut cookies smothered with a refreshing citrus flavored frosting.
Preparation time
30 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Total time
45 minutes
Yield
48 Cookies
Ingredients
1 cup butter (softened) 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons orange peel (grated) 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1⁄2 cup macadamia nuts (chopped, or blanched almonds) 1 cup confectioners' sugar (for frosting) 4 teaspoons butter (softened, for frosting) 1 tablespoon orange juice (for frosting) 1⁄2 teaspoon orange 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 confectioners' 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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