Orange-Macadamia Nut Cookies



Orange-Macadamia Nut Cookies

Yield: about 72 cookies
Prep: 25 mins Bake: 350°F 12 mins
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Orange-Macadamia Nut Cookies
Ingredients
  • 4
    cups all-purpose flour
  • 2
    cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 1
    cup cornstarch
  • 2
    cups butter
  • 1
    cup chopped macadamia nuts or toasted walnuts
  • 2
    egg yolks
  • 1
    tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
  • 4 - 6
    tablespoons orange juice
  • Granulated sugar
  • Finely shredded orange peel (optional)
Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, powdered sugar, and cornstarch. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts. Combine egg yolks, 1 tablespoon orange peel, and 4 tablespoons of the orange juice; add to flour mixture, stirring until moistened. If necessary, add remaining orange juice to moisten.

2. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough until it forms a ball. Shape dough into 1-1/4-inch balls. Arrange balls on an ungreased cookie sheet; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness by pressing with the bottom of a glass, dipping glass into granulated sugar for each round.

3. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Transfer cookies to wire racks; cool completely. Frost with Orange Frosting. Garnish with additional finely shredded orange peel, if desired. Makes about 72 cookies.

Orange Frosting
Ingredients
  • 2
    cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 3
    tablespoons softened butter
  • 1
    teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
  • 2 - 3
    tablespoons orange juice
Directions

In a bowl stir together sifted powdered sugar, softened butter, finely shredded orange peel, and enough orange juice to make an icing of spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts (Orange-Macadamia Nut Cookies)
  • Calories 117,
  • Protein (gm) 1,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 13,
  • Fat, total (gm) 7,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 20,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 4,
  • Vitamin A (RE) 62,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 1,
  • Sodium (mg) 58,
  • Iron (DV %) 0,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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