WHITE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES

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A delicious cookie with chunks of white chocolate and macadamia nuts. A great combination.

Provided by Donna

Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
10 ounces white chocolate, chopped
½ cup chopped and toasted macadamia nuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and shortening; gradually add sugars, beating well at medium speed with an electric mixer. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, soda, and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Stir in white chocolate and macadamia nuts. Chill dough for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in preheated oven. Cookies will be soft. Cool slightly on cookie sheets; transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 145.1 mg, Sugar 17.5 g