Macadamia Clusters Recipes

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Add the coconut, cereal and nuts., Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Steps:

• Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Place candy coating in medium microwavable bowl.
• Microwave uncovered on High 40 to 60 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in nuts and orange peel.
• Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set. Store covered in refrigerator.

Steps:

• In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water (bottom of bowl should not touch water), stir chopped chocolate and butter often until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from over water and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
• In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on high speed, beat sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add chocolate mixture and beat until well blended. Stir in flour and baking powder, then beat just until moistened. Stir in macadamia nuts, chocolate chips, and coconut.
• Drop dough in 1-tablespoon portions, about 2 inches apart, onto buttered or cooking parchment-lined 12- by 15-inch baking sheets.
• 4Bake cookies in a 350° oven just until firm on the edges but still soft when pressed in the middle, 8 to 10 minutes; if baking more than one pan at a time, switch pan positions halfway through baking. Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then use a wide spatula to transfer to racks to cool completely.