Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 21 |
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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 youâll enjoy these.Laura Oslon, Manchester, Missouri Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 egg yolk |
2 tablespoons orange juice |
2 teaspoons grated orange peel |
2 cups king arthur unbleached 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 peel |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, orange juice and peel. Combine flour and cornstarch; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts.
2. 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.
3. Combine frosting ingredients in a bowl; beat until smooth. Frost cookies. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
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