White Chocolate Cookies

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 10 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, lightly toasted

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate and nuts. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
2. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls about 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand a few minutes before removing cookies to a wire rack
to cool.