Lemon Macadamia Cookies

By jess1ca

Try this fun twist on the classic macadamia cookies with this recipe for Lemon Macadamia Cookies! Sweet and lightly tangy, you're going to love these!

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 teaspoons lemon essence
• 1 1/2 cups unsalted macademia nuts

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven 300°F.

Sift together flour, soda, salt. Cream together sugars, butter, and cream cheese and mix to form a smooth paste.

Add the sour cream and lemon essence and beat light and soft. Add flour mixture and nuts. Do not over mix.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 23 to 25 minutes. Transfer cookies to cool on wire rack.