MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES

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These rich cookies are full of Hawaiian macadamia nuts and chocolate chips. -Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 jars (3-1/2 ounces each) macadamia nuts, chopped
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup (6 ounces) white baking chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and beat for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts and chips. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans for 1 minute before removing to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.