ORANGE MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES

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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 you'll enjoy these.-Laura Oslon, Manchester, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups 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 zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, orange juice and zest. Combine flour and cornstarch; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts. , 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. , Combine frosting ingredients in a bowl; beat until smooth. Frost cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Always Stuck
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These cookies are a great gift for friends and family.


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I love the chewiness of these cookies. They're perfect with a glass of milk.


Moyunl Islam
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They're festive and delicious.


LA 'Destiny Fernander
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I wasn't sure how the orange and macadamia nuts would taste together, but I was pleasantly surprised. These cookies are delicious!


Josh R Williams
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Osgar Danby
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I love the combination of orange and macadamia nuts in these cookies. They're so flavorful and chewy.


Because Madega
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oranges. They're also a nice change from the usual chocolate chip cookie.


Rajab lee Sparta
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Soyon Hossain123
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These cookies are delicious! The orange flavor is subtle and the macadamia nuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Fardin Alam
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make too.


Abenezer
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These cookies are heavenly! The orange and macadamia nuts are a perfect combination, and the cookies are so soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.


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