Chocolate Macadamia Meltaways
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.
I came up with this recipe by accident one day when I wanted to make some cookies. I decided to use some ingredients already in my cupboard, and these were the delicious result. —Barbara Sepcich, Galt, California
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) macadamia nuts, finely chopped
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
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Additional confectioners' sugar
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in nuts (dough will be stiff); set aside.
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2.
For filling, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in nuts; cool slightly. Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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3.
Shape 1 teaspoon of dough around each piece of chocolate-nut mixture so it is completely covered. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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4.
Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 117 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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