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Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies

Source of Recipe


Jo Ann Kester






List of Ingredients



• 4 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
  
• 1 cup cornstarch
  
• 2 cups butter
  
• 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
  
• 2 egg yolks
  
• 1 Tbsp finely shredded orange peel
  
• 4 to 6 Tbsp orange juice
  
• Granulated sugar
  
• Finely shredded orange peel (opt.)
  
• *
  
• -- For the Orange Frosting --
  
• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
  
• 3 Tbsp softened butter
  
• 1 tsp finely shredded orange peel
  
• 2 to 3 Tbsp orange juice
  






Instructions



1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, powdered sugar, and cornstarch. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in macadamia nuts.
   
   
2. Combine egg yolks, 1 tablespoon orange peel, and 4 tablespoons of the orange juice; add to flour mixture, stirring until moistened. If necessary, add remaining orange juice to moisten.
   
   
3. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough until it forms a ball. Shape dough into 1-1/4-inch balls. Arrange balls on an ungreased baking sheet; flatten by pressing with the bottom of a glass to 1/4-inch thickness, dipping glass into granulated sugar for each round.
   
   
4. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from baking sheet to cool on a wire rack.
   
   
5. Meanwhile, make Orange Frosting: In a bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, butter, orange peel, and enough orange juice to make the icing of spreading consistency.
   
   
6. Frost cookies with the orange frosting; if desired, garnish with a few sprinkles of finely shredded orange peel on each cookie.
   
   Makes 6 dozen.