CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES

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This recipe is from my daughter, who's a terrific cook. The caramel glaze makes it impossible to eat just one.-Arliene Hillinger, Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
CARAMEL GLAZE:
12 caramel candies
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add egg. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack. , For glaze, melt the caramels and cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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