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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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Fixing desserts is my favorite kind of cooking. I usually make these cookies for Christmastheir pale-white adds a special touch to all the reds and greens. Wemy husband, our daughter (6) and Ilive on a real dirt road! I'm a full-time wife and mother. Our second child's due to join us in mid-January. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup shortening |
3/4 cup sugar |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1 egg |
1-3/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
10 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped |
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, lightly toasted |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate and nuts. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
2. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls about 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand a few minutes before removing cookies to a wire rack to cool. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen cookies.
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