Coconut Macadamia Nut Cookies

Name: Coconut Macadamia Nut Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 0
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 c flour; 3/4 c sugar; 1 c brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/2 c butter ( cold, salted); 1/2 tsp salt; 2 eggs; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp almond extract; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 c toasted shredded coconut; 1 c toasted macadamia nuts, coursely chopped; 1 Tbsp pineapple juice concentrate; food coloring optional

By J. D.L.S.
@JDLS

I first made these cookies for St. Patrick's Day. Green food coloring was added for fun. This is a family favorite and requested often.

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Serves:

Makes 24 cookies

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

2 c

flour
3/4 c

sugar
1 c

brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c

butter ( cold, salted)
1/2 tsp

salt
2

eggs
1 tsp

baking powder
1 tsp

almond extract
2 tsp

vanilla extract
1 c

toasted shredded coconut
1 c

toasted macadamia nuts, coursely chopped
1 Tbsp

pineapple juice concentrate
·

food coloring optional
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How to Make Coconut Macadamia Nut Cookies

Step-by-Step

Preheat oven at 375 degrees.
Mix brown and cane sugars with butter until well blended. Add extracts, eggs and pineapple juice.
Beat well.
Sift flour, salt and baking powder. Slowly add it to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until smooth.
Mix in coconut and macadamia nuts.
Scoop onto baking sheet with a spoon and bake from 10-15 minutes until lightly browned on the edges.
Remove from baking sheet and place on cooling racks.

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About Coconut Macadamia Nut Cookies

Course/Dish: Cookies

Main Ingredient: Bread

Regional Style: American

Hashtags: #coconut #Cookies #Dessert #macadamia nut

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