MACADAMIA NUT LEMON DROPS

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Sweet and just a little tart, these cookies are a lovely little treat. For best results do not bake these cookies in hot and humid weather and be sure to line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent these cookies from sticking.

Provided by Lulu

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups chopped macadamia nuts
2 eggs
1 ⅓ cups packed brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
3 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Spread macadamia nuts on cookie sheet and bake until lightly browned. Set aside and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy (this should take at least 5 minutes). Gradually add sugar and beat well. Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder and blend into egg mixture. Beat until smooth.
  • Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice and nuts. Mix until well blended.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls about 3 inches apart on parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes until cookies are golden with dark edges. Let cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 14.8 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

Zubair Baig
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These cookies were a waste of time and ingredients.


Muhammad Kasim
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I didn't like the flavor of these cookies.


Dread Lord Terry
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Kamryn Davis
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I had a hard time finding macadamia nuts, but the cookies turned out great anyway.


Lorenzo Perry
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The cookies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


schplorf
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Anup Tamang
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I would definitely recommend these cookies to anyone who loves lemon desserts.


Ntshidiseng Senyane
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion.


Leah Siama
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I love that these cookies are made with all-natural ingredients.


Amelia S. Bueno
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover macadamia nuts.


Hamid Goraya
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great.


Manish Sada
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Jennifer Reagan
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. It was a great way to spend time together.


tabish khattak
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


oemar Rhoomes
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The lemon flavor in these cookies is amazing! It's not too overpowering, but it's definitely there.


Bulet Babu
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I love the texture of these cookies. They're chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside.


Muhammad Ismail786 Muhammad Ismail786
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making them again.


Suwaiba Abdullahi Muhammad
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Nathaniel Williams
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These lemon drops were a delightful treat! The combination of macadamia nuts and lemon was perfect.