Browned Butter Macadamia Crescents Recipe

Name: Browned Butter Macadamia Crescents
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; ⅔ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups flour; 1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts; ¼ cup butter, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 2 -3 tablespoons half-and-half; ½ cup finely chopped macadamia nuts, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
⅔ cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
¼ cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 -3 tablespoons half-and-half
½ cup finely chopped macadamia nuts, for garnish

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["Heat oven to 350*F.", "In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer set at medium speed, cream together the butter, sugar, ginger, and vanilla until fluffy; scrape down sides of bowl as needed.", "Reduce mixer speed to low; blend in the flour just until combined.", "Gently stir in the macadamias.", "Shape dough into 1"" balls; form into crescents.", "Place 1"" apart on ungreased cookie sheets.", "Bake 9-11 minutes or until set; transfer cookies to wire racs and cool completely.", "Meanwhile, make the icing: melt the 1/4 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.", "Cook, stirring constantly and watching closely, until butter just begins to turn golden brown (4-6 minutes).", "Immediately remove from heat; cool sightly.", "In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, ginger, and enough half-and-half for desired drizzling consistency.", "Drizzle icing over the cooled cookies; immediately sprinkle with the chopped macadamias."]

1093

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, ⅔ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Browned Butter Macadamia Crescents falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Browned Butter Macadamia Crescents

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