Bear Paw Cookies

For cookie base:

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

For frosting:

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

Toppings:

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