- 1 1/2 cups chopped macadamia nuts
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Spread macadamia nuts on cookie sheet and bake until lightly browned. Set aside and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy (this should take at least 5 minutes). Gradually add sugar and beat well. Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder and blend into egg mixture. Beat until smooth.
- Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice and nuts. Mix until well blended.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls about 3 inches apart on parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes until cookies are golden with dark edges. Let cool on wire rack.