White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Making these cookies reminded me of my times in Hawaii and eating macadamia nuts. I enjoy the taste of these nuts in many different recipes…cookies, sushi, on tilapia, chicken…variety of  food! It adds such a  nice crunch and nuttty taste to these foods. This is a super simple recipe to make! If you have all the ingredients and have 30 minutes, you got this! =D

Makes about 2 dozen.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 12 oz. white chocolate chips
• 1 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer and beat together butter with granulated and brown sugar.
3. Add in the eggs and vanilla towards the mixture until creamy (about 2-3min)
4. Next, stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add in the yummy goodness now…the white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts until combined.
6. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
7. Roll the dough about tablespoon size and place about 1″ apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
9. ENJOY and be HAPPY! =D