RECIPES & DIRECTIONS
Recipe for Moloka'i Macadamia Nut Cookies:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 tsp. baking
soda, 2 1/2 cups powdered (confectioners) sugar, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/4
tsp. salt, 2 eggs, 1 cup chopped ROASTED macadamia nuts.
Combine dry ingredients, except the nuts. Mix butter,
shortening and
eggs until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients, mixing well. Add nuts.
Drop 1 heaping teaspoon of mix on ungreased cookie sheet, placing each
portion 2 inches apart. Preheat oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 10- 12
minutes.
How to crack your nuts:
Place nut on cement or a flatrock, preferably with a groove to
hold
the nut. Strike firmly (not smash) with a hammer or another rock. Watch
for flying debris.
How to roast your nuts:
Shell nuts carefully and rinse well with hot water. Sprinkle salt
(optional) over nuts and let drain for about 30 minutes. Spread nuts in a
baking pan. Put pan in preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes
ONLY. Reduce heat to 250 degrees F. Let nuts brown, turning them
occasionally. Nuts are done when they are a golden brown in color. This
should take about 35-45 minutes at the reduced heat. Remove from oven and
LET COOL.