MACADAMIA NUT LEMON DROPS

Macadamia Nut Lemon Drops image

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

Ingredients

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