Tropical Treats

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons (from a 4-serving size box) orange-flavored gelatin
• 1 (4-serving size) package instant vanilla pudding
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 2 eggs, separated
• 3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 (7 ounrce) package flaked coconut, divided
• 1 teaspoon water

Details

Servings 36
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from mrfood.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except egg whites, nuts, coconut, and water. Blend well. Stir in nuts and 2/3 cup coconut. Using your hands, shape into 1-inch balls. Slightly beat egg whites with water. Roll balls in egg whites, then in remaining coconut.

Place on ungreased cookie sheets, pressing down to flatten. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until light brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Notes:
Maybe change the flavor of the cookies by substituting your favorite flavor of gelatin...wow, the possibilities are almost endless.