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.

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