browned butter-glazed macadamia moons
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I was passed on this recipe by a friend in North Carolina. I love making these, although they require a little more work, they are well worth the time!
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Ingredients
- COOKIE
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, fine chopped
- GLAZE
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2-3 tablespoons milk, whole
- TOPPING
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, fine chopped
How To Make browned butter-glazed macadamia moons
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Step 1COOKIE: Mix together 1 cup butter with an on medium-high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, the 3/4 teaspoon ginger, and the vanilla. Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Mix in remaining flour and the 1 cup nuts by hand.
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Step 2Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Shape the moons by rolling each ball into a small log. Bend into a moon shape and place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes at 350 or until set but not browned. Cool on a wire rack.
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Step 3GLAZE: In a small saucepan heat butter until melted on medium heat. Keeping the butter at medium cook stirring constantly for about 7 minutes. the butter will bubble and turn golden. remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Step 4in small bowl, combine brown butter, powder sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Stir in just enough milk to make a glaze that can spread (not too thick or thin). Once cookies are completely cooled, spread over cookies and sprinkle with the remaining nuts.
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