COCONUT MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES

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I first made these cookies for St. Patrick's Day. Green food coloring was added for fun. This is a family favorite and requested often.

Provided by J. D.L.S.

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c flour
3/4 c sugar
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c butter ( cold, salted)
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp almond extract
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c toasted shredded coconut
1 c toasted macadamia nuts, coursely chopped
1 Tbsp pineapple juice concentrate
food coloring optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven at 375 degrees. Mix brown and cane sugars with butter until well blended. Add extracts, eggs and pineapple juice. Beat well.
  • 2. Sift flour, salt and baking powder. Slowly add it to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until smooth. Mix in coconut and macadamia nuts.
  • 3. Scoop onto baking sheet with a spoon and bake from 10-15 minutes until lightly browned on the edges. Remove from baking sheet and place on cooling racks.

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