MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES

Shown in the nut-free variety.

“Time to begin celebrating The Fourth.  Let’s start by honoring our newest state.  Thank you, Hawaii, for macadamia nuts.  This cookie is for you.  Enjoy!”

1 cup Brown Sugar

1/2 cup Sugar

3/4 cup Butter

1 Egg

1 Egg Yolk

2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

2 cups, plus 2 Tablespoons, Flour

1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda

1/4 teaspoon Salt

3/4 cup White Chocolate Chips

1/2 cup Macadamia Nuts, chopped (omit the nuts for a nut-free cookie alternative…  Hawaii will still love you)

 

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Cream the butter, brown sugar, and sugar.

Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.

Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Mix in the white chocolate and macadamia nuts.

Drop rounded Tablespoon sized balls of dough onto parchment paper lined baking sheets.

Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges have lightly browned.

Let cool on baking sheets.

 

Makes about 27 cookies.

Revised Source: “White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies” recipe on www.thechunkychef.com