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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 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.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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Macadamia Nut Cookies cont.


Yield: about 6 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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