Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (2 each)
  • Calories:
  • 201
  • Fat:
  • 12 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 6 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 26 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 170 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 24 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g


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Macadamia Nut Cookies

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These rich cookies—full of Hawaiian macadamia nuts and chocolate chips—make a delectable ending for my festive Mainland Luau menu. —Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

SERVINGS: 36

CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 jars (3-1/2 ounces each) macadamia nuts, chopped
  • 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) vanilla baking chips

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and beat for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts and chips. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
    Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans for 1 minute before removing to wire racks; cool completely. Yield: about 6 dozen. Editor's Note: 2 cups of chopped almonds may be substituted for the macadamia nuts.


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