This is my niece Heidi's favorite cookie. At least that's what I've been told. I am not a big white chocolate fan, but this combination is very good.
WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA COOKIES
(makes 3 1/2 dozen)
Ingredients:
*1 cup butter, softened
*1 cup light brown sugar, packed
*1/2 cup granulated sugar
*2 large eggs, room temperature
*2 teaspoons vanilla extract
*2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
*1 teaspoon baking powder
*1 teaspoon baking soda
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*2 cups white chocolate chips
*1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Directions:
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
~Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
~In a large mixing bowl, cream 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until creamy and well incorporated.
~Stir in two large eggs.
~Add in 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir until well incorporated.
~Stir in 2 cups white chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts.
~Using a cookie scoop, scoop out dough and place on cookie sheet (about 12 per cookie sheet).
~Bake for 10-12 minutes, or just until the edges start to brown (do not over bake).
~Remove from oven and allow to cool on cookie sheet for 3-5 minutes.
~Transfer onto cooling rack to continue cooling.
