Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe
Overview:
These delightful Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies are bursting with citrusy flavor and crunchy nuts, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a sweet indulgence to satisfy your cravings or a festive addition to your holiday spread, these cookies are sure to impress. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes and a total time of 35 minutes, you can have a batch of these cookies ready to enjoy in no time!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups butter
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4-6 egg yolks
- 2-3 tbsp orange peel, finely grated
- 2-3 oranges, juiced
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a large mixing bowl and combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and cornstarch.
- Cut in the butter using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the chopped macadamia nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- In another bowl, combine the egg yolks, 1 tablespoon of finely grated orange peel, and 4 tablespoons of orange juice.
- Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until the dough is moistened. If needed, add more orange juice to achieve the desired consistency.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it until it forms a smooth ball.
- Shape the dough into 1-1/4-inch balls and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Flatten each ball to a thickness of about 1/4 inch by gently pressing it with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Orange Frosting:
- In a separate bowl, prepare the orange frosting by stirring together the powdered sugar, butter, finely grated orange peel, and enough orange juice to achieve a smooth and spreadable consistency.
- Frost each cooled cookie with the orange frosting, spreading it evenly over the surface.
- Garnish the frosted cookies with additional finely shredded orange peel, if desired, for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Serving:
Serve these Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies as a delightful dessert for family gatherings, holiday parties, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. These cookies also make wonderful gifts when packaged in festive containers or cookie tins. Enjoy the irresistible combination of zesty orange and crunchy macadamia nuts in every bite! 🍊🍪
