Shelly's Recipe

MACADAMIA NUT MINI LOAVES

Category: Quick Breads

3 1/2 oz macadamia nuts, divided
1/3 cup flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup milk
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp grated lemon peel
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Finely chop enough of the macadamia nuts to measure 1/3 cup. Set aside. Coarsely chop remaining nuts; toss with coconut and 1 tbsp sugar. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar on high until fluffy. Add eggs; mix well. Combine flour and baking powder; add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Stir in lemon juice and peel, vanilla and reserved finely chopped nuts.

Spoon into 6 greased mini loaf pans. Sprinkle with reserved coconut mixture. Bake at 325 for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes Remove and cool on a wire rack.