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Macadamia Almond Delights

Macadamia Almond Delights
A few years ago, I decided to liven up my basic chocolate chip cookie recipe by adding macadamia nuts, white chocolate chips and almond paste. Since the scrumptious results got such rave reviews from my 26 grandchildren, we've designated this version a "keeper".
24 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min./batch

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup almond paste
  • 3 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups macadamia nuts, chopped
  • 1 package (11 ounces) vanilla or white chips

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light
  • and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each
  • addition. Beat in vanilla and almond paste. Combine the flour,
  • baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix
  • well. Stir in nuts and chips.
  • Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking
  • sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 4 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 401 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Macadamia Almond Delights (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 24 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 246 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013