White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 18
Yield: 18 servings

Description

These white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are crisp on the edges, chewy in the center, with buttery nuts and sweet chocolate chips in every bite.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
2 Beat butter and shortening until soft and creamy. Gradually add the sugars and beat well.
3 Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
4 Combine flour, soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture beating well after each addition. Stir in chips and nuts.
5 Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done. Remove to wire racks to cool.