White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies III

I was served this cookie at a restaurant in Springfield, MO during a business conference. Went home and made up this recipe which has been a hit at any church gathering when I take them...better than the one I had at the conference.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 122 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the macadamia nuts and white chocolate. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.