WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES II

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies II image

A good cookie to serve company.

Provided by JAMIE CARPENTER

Categories Desserts Cookies Nut Cookie Recipes Macadamia Nut

Time 25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
Beat butter and shortening until soft and creamy. Gradually add the sugars and beat well.
Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
Combine flour, soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture beating well after each addition. Stir in chips and nuts.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 188.7 mg, Sugar 20.7 g