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    Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies


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    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 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
    4 to 6 tablespoons orange juice
    granulated sugar
    1 recipe Orange Frosting; see below
    finely shredded orange peel, optional

    In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, powdered sugar and cornstarch. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts. 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. 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 cookie sheet; flatten to 1/4 inch thickness by pressing with the bottom of a glass, dipping glass into granulated sugar for each round. Bake in a 350F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Transfer cookies to wire racks; cool completely. Frost with Orange Frosting. Garnish with additional finely shredded orange peel, if desired. Makes about 72 cookies.

    Orange Frosting:
    In a bowl stir together 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons softened butter, 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel and enough orange juice; about 2 to 3 tablespoons, to make an icing of spreading consistency.

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