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Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe

Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 cup cornstarch
2 cups butter
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts or 1 cup toasted walnuts
2 egg yolks
1 tbsp finely shredded orange rind
4 -6 tbsp orange juice
granulated sugar
finely shredded orange rind (optional)
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
3 tbsp softened butter
1 tsp finely shredded orange rind
2 -3 tbsp orange juice

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, powdered sugar, and corn starch.
Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in nuts.
Combine yolks,1 tbsp orange peel, and 4 tablespoons of the orange juice; add to flourmixture stirring until moistened.
If necessary, add remaining orange juice to moisten.
On a lightly floured surface, knead dough until it forms a ball.
Shape dough into 1-1/4-inch balls.
Arrange balls on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness by pressing with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
Transfer cookies to wire racks; cool completely.
Orange Frosting: In a bowl stir together powdered sugar, butter, orange peel, orange juice to make icing spreading consistency.
Frost with Orange Frosting.
Garnish with additional finely shredded orange peel if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1769.64 Kcal (7409 kJ)
Calories from fat	1171.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	130.22g	200%
Cholesterol	348.76mg	116%
Sodium	70.34mg	3%
Potassium	421.54mg	9%
Total Carbs	134.53g	45%
Sugars	5.7g	23%
Dietary Fiber	7.16g	29%
Protein	19.77g	40%
Vitamin C	16.9mg	28%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	41%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	95.8mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	474.8 Kcal (1988 kJ)
Calories from fat	314.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.94g	200%
Cholesterol	93.57mg	116%
Sodium	18.87mg	3%
Potassium	113.1mg	9%
Total Carbs	36.1g	45%
Sugars	1.53g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.92g	29%
Protein	5.3g	40%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	41%
Iron	0.8mg	17%
Calcium	25.7mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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