CHOCOLATE-DIPPED MACADAMIA SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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I've been trying to find a recipe that is at least half as good as Big Island Candy's version. I'm posting this here to try out soon!

Provided by Pikake21

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24-46 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted flour
3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup milk chocolate chips or 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually stir in flour until well blended.
  • Stir in macadamia nuts.
  • Place dough on wax paper and shape into a roll two inches in diameter.
  • Wrap in paper and foil and chill at least two hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Cut roll into slices approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
  • Bake on ungreased baking sheet for 20 minutes or until cookies begin to brown.
  • Remove from oven; cool on wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl melt chocolate chips (microwave works well) and stir in shortening.
  • Mix well.
  • Dip one end of each cookie into chocolate mixture and place on wax paper.
  • Refrigerate cookies until chocolate hardens.
  • Store in cool place.

Shelton Mangena
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These cookies are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth the splurge. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Rebecca Moyo
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I'm not usually a fan of macadamia nuts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're the perfect addition to the chocolate shortbread.


Jas Daddy Roven
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These cookies are so delicious, I can't stop eating them! I've already made them twice this week.


Elizabeth Jeacocke
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Theony Ngobeni
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The chocolate and macadamia nuts complement each other perfectly.


Muhib Wasif
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time.


Olaifa Ifeoluwa
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These cookies are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover. They're also great for parties and potlucks.


Bh Ashik
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I've tried other chocolate dipped macadamia shortbread cookie recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are perfectly crispy and the chocolate is rich and creamy.


Omar Mallida
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and everyone who tries them loves them.


Iryn Nampina
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Virginia Ardon
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These cookies are so delicious and decadent. The shortbread is buttery and crumbly, and the chocolate and macadamia nuts add the perfect amount of sweetness and crunch.


Ali Mwenda
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I love the combination of chocolate and macadamia nuts in these cookies. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Lutfa Akter
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Mahar Naeem
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These cookies were a hit at my party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.