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Hawaiian Wedding Cake Cookies

Taste of Home 8/5/2022 Taste of Home Editors

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Macadamia nuts and pineapple help give this Hawaiian cookie recipe its tropical name. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min. + cooling

Makes

1-1/2 dozen

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied pineapple
Additional confectioners' sugar

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Directions

In a small bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in nuts and pineapple. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Roll cooled cookies in additional confectioners' sugar.

Hawaiian Wedding Cookie Tips

How do you store Hawaiian wedding cookies?

Like other cookie recipes, you can store these Hawaiian wedding cookies for up to three to five days in an airtight container at room temperature.

What are some variations of this Hawaiian wedding cookies recipe?

Swap the vanilla extract for coconut! Or better yet, coat the cookies in shredded coconut for extra tropical flair. For more inspiration, look to these tropical desserts, like these pineapple coconut tassies.