Hawaiian Macadamia Coconut Crisps |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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The macadamia nuts have a creamy, crunchy taste and texture. You may substitute cashews if you cannot find them. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, room temperature |
3/4 cup granulated sugar |
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1 egg |
2 tbsp. grated orange rind |
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour |
1 1/4 cups rolled oats |
1 tsp. baking powder |
1/2 tsp. salt |
3/4 cup sweetened desiccated coconut |
1 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and both sugars. Add egg and beat well. Add orange rind and beat well.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt. Beat into creamed mixture. Stir in coconut and macadamia nuts.
4. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto buttered baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Press down the tops with a fork to flatten slightly. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from sheet. Cool on wire racks.
5. Store in a cookie tin for up to one week.
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