WHITE CHOCOLATE COOKIES

By AngelaJanet

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 10 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, lightly toasted

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and shortening. Gradually add sugars, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture. Blend in vanilla. Stir in chocolate and nuts. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Drop by Tbsp 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 to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 2 1/2 dozen.