White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Stir in the white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts.
6. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.
8. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• White chocolate was invented in 1930 in Switzerland.
• Macadamia nuts are native to Australia and are the only species of nut tree native to the continent.
• Cookies have been around since the 7th century.