MACADAMIA ALMOND DELIGHTS

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A few years ago, I decided to liven up my basic chocolate chip cookie recipe by adding macadamia nuts, white chocolate chips and almond paste. Since the scrumptious results got such rave reviews from my 26 grandchildren, we've designated this version a "keeper".

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup almond paste
3 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups macadamia nuts, chopped
1 package (11 ounces) vanilla or white chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and almond paste. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and chips., Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.