Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe

By Bailey1_

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) white baking chips

Details

Servings 36
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large 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.