Macadamia Nut Cookies
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
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36
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CATEGORY
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Dessert
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METHOD
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Baked
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PREP |
20 min. |
COOK
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10 min.
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TOTAL
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30 min.
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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.