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    White Chocolate-Macadamia Nut Cookies


    Source of Recipe


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    Recipe Introduction


    These cookies are wonderful with the addition of dried tart cherries. Makes 5 dozen cookies.


    List of Ingredients


    • 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
    • 1/2 c. vegetable shortening
    • 3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
    • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
    • 2 c. all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp. baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp. salt
    • 1 ( 6 oz. ) pkg. white chocolate flavored baking bar, broken into chunks
    • 1 ( 7 oz. ) jar macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
    • 1/2 c. dried tart cherries


    Instructions


    1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray cookie sheets with vegetable spray and set aside.
    2. Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with electic mixer until soft and creamy.
    3. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
    4. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating well.
    5. Stir in white chocolate, macadamia nuts and dried cherries.
    6. Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
    7. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
    8. Cool slightly, then remove to wire racks and let cool completely.
 

 

 

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