Bear Paw Cookies

For cookie base:

• 15 ounce box white cake mix I used Betty Crocker
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 eggs room temperature
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
• ½ cup macadamia nuts roughly chopped

For frosting:

• ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
• 1-1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon coconut extract optional for added coconut flavor
• ⅛ teaspoon salt optional to balance out sweetness

Toppings:

• milk chocolate candy melts
• semisweet or milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup shredded coconut