Macadamia Sugar Cookies

By apachefreight

Ingredients

• 1 cup plus 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 2 cups chopped white chocolate, melted

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl, sift togeether flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 4 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, beating untill combined. Add macadamia nuts, stirring to combine. Cover and freez until dough is firm, approximately 30 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 350*.
4. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
5. Using a 1-inch spring-loaded scoop, scoop dough into portions. Use hands to roll dough portions into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets.
6. Bake untill edges are light brown, approximately 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Dip half of each cookie in melted white chocolate. Place on wire racks to dry.