There are a few tips and tricks for these tasty nuts to come out perfectly ... Plus, they make for a thoughtful and delicious ...

Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida I love to make recipes with nuts. These are chocolaty with a hint of coffee—elegant and addictive! I give them away as gifts; I've even made them for wedding favors.

This recipe from cookbook author Ann Taylor Pittman is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, orange zest, and cardamom, but tastes much more savory with smoked almonds, buttery pine nuts ...

Serve it with a honey whipped cream made with Kahlua, lime zest and yogurt for a truly decadent dessert. Get these recipes and more from F&W's guide to macadamia nuts.