Macadamia Nut Butter

Grind up toasted macadamia nuts to make this sweet, buttery spread that's perfect on Hawaiian or other sweet breads or muffins.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 170 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• ¼ cup unsalted macadamia nuts
• 2 teaspoons cognac

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread macadamia nuts on a baking sheet.n

Step 2

Bake nuts in the preheated oven until lightly toasted, 7 to 10 minutes. Let cool.n

Step 3

Place nuts in a blender or food processor; process until finely ground. Add butter and cognac. Process until just combined. Do not overmix, or the butter will heat up and separate.n

Step 4

Form macadamia nut butter into a log or pack into a crock. Store covered in the refrigerator until serving.n