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Cream Cheese Macadamia Cookies

By: Lillie Grove

"With their cake-like texture and subtle orange flavor, these tender drop cookies are sure to liven up holiday tea parties and luncheons. They also make great gifts for loved ones and tasty treats to have on hand throughout the season."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 21 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup coarsely chopped salted macadamia nuts* or almonds

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, orange peel and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the creamed mixture; mix well. Fold in nuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 400 degrees F for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.