Shelly's Recipe

MACADAMIA SUGAR COOKIES

Category: Cookies

1 cup plus 6 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
2 cups chopped white chocolate, melted
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 4 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, beating until combined. Add flour mixture, beating until just combined. Add macadamia nuts, stirring to combine. Cover and freeze until dough is firm, approximately 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

Using a 1-inch spring-loaded scoop, scoop dough into portions. Use hands to roll dough portions into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets. Bake until edges are light brown, approximately 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dip half of each cookie in melted white chocolate. Place on wire racks to dry.