Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies
A classic combination of Macadamia Nuts and White Chocolate kissed with Orange. From Christmas with Southern Living 2000. No need to wait for Christmas though, with a cold glass of milk or some tea, they are good anytime. Please allow 2 hours for dough to chill in the refrigerator
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄2cup sugar
- 1⁄2cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1large egg
- 1tablespoon grated orange rind
- 3⁄4teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1⁄4teaspoon orange extract
- 1 1⁄3cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2
- 3⁄4teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2teaspoon baking soda
- 1(3 1/2 ounce) jar lightly salted macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
- 1
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DIRECTIONS
- Beat butter at medium speed of an electric mixer 2 minutes or until creamy. Gradually add sugars, beating well. Add egg, orange rind, and flavorings.
- Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. Add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. Stir in nuts and white chocolate morsels. Cover and chill dough 2 hours.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for 9 to 10 minutes or just until edges are golden. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks, and cool completely.
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