HAWAIIAN WEDDING CAKE COOKIES

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Macadamia nuts and pineapple help give these sweet treats their tropical name.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied pineapple
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in nuts and pineapple. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Roll cooled cookies in additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.