White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies II

This recipe uses macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips to make a good cookie to serve when company visits.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 342 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

Beat butter and shortening until soft and creamy. Gradually add the sugars and beat well.

Step 3

Add egg and vanilla and beat well.

Step 4

Combine flour, soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture beating well after each addition. Stir in chips and nuts.

Step 5

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done. Remove to wire racks to cool.