HAWAIIAN COCONUT MACADAMIA SHORTBREAD COINS (COOKIES)
If you like macadamia nuts, this is the cookie for you! In this recipe, the buttery sugar cookie dough is loaded with sweet toasted coconut and a generous helping of chopped macadamia nuts. Additional nuts are pressed into the tops of the cookies prior to baking. Store the cookies between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container for three days at room temperature or for up to three months in the freezer. From Better Homes & Gardens.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 32 Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
- Add powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat on low speed until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
- Beat in the 1 cup macadamia nuts and the coconut.
- Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour (dough will be sticky).
- Using lightly floured hands, shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet; flatten balls slightly.
- Lightly press additional chopped macadamia nuts onto the tops of cookies.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool.
- To Store: Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.2, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 66.5, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4, Protein 1.1
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Rizwan Sabir
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
Ian Alleyne
[email protected]These cookies are way too sweet for my taste. I ended up throwing most of them away.
Bella Hamori
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.
Faisal Mukhtar
[email protected]I had a hard time finding macadamia nuts, but I'm so glad I persevered. These cookies are amazing!
Nzube Martin
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they always impress my guests.
Tambou God'spower
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The macadamia nuts add a nice crunch and the shortbread crust is perfectly buttery.
Ulindu Akash
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even as a gift for my friends.
Saif Ur Rehman
[email protected]I've been looking for a good coconut macadamia shortbread cookie recipe for ages, and this one is definitely it! Thanks for sharing!
Maricel Montalban
[email protected]These cookies were a breeze to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Md Hamyat
[email protected]I love the combination of coconut and macadamia nuts in these cookies, but I found the shortbread crust to be a bit dry. I might try adding a little bit of butter or oil to the dough next time.
Zahid Jutt
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Kabeer Hamid
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with just the right amount of sweetness.
emily usher
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The coconut and macadamia nuts add a nice tropical twist to the classic shortbread cookie.
Julie vera
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Ebenezer Awuah
[email protected]These cookies are a delight! The flavors of coconut and macadamia nuts blend perfectly with the buttery shortbread crust. They're a hit with everyone I've shared them with.