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Macadamia Nut Cookies

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

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and

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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. Editor's Note: 2 cups of chopped
almonds may be substituted for the macadamia nuts.

Yield: about 6 dozen.