Macadamia Nut Cookies

Friend from work makes these and they are delicious. I have not personally made them but have had them to eat.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups vegetable shortening
• 1 1⁄2 cups  packed light brown sugar
• 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 4  large eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2  cups  macadamia nuts, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup rolled oats

Directions

1. Combine the flour, baking soad and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening and two sugars. Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract and lemon juice. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in the macadamia nuts and the oats. Cover and chill for 4 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
4. Drop the dough by spoonfuls 1-2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, untillightly colored. Cool.