CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA MELTAWAYS

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I came up with this recipe by accident one day when I wanted to make some cookies. I decided to use some ingredients already in my cupboard, and these were the delicious result. -Barbara Sepcich, Galt, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) macadamia nuts, finely chopped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in nuts (dough will be stiff); set aside. , For filling, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in nuts; cool slightly. Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Shape 1 teaspoon of dough around each piece of chocolate-nut mixture so it is completely covered. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these cookies are an exception. They're so good! The macadamia nuts add a nice crunch and the chocolate is rich and creamy.


Sayed bashir sediqi
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These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of chocolate and macadamia nuts. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Mahrukh Fatima
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're so rich and decadent. I'll definitely be making them again.


Md Ali Hossen
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These cookies are so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're perfect for a sweet treat or a gift.


Fowzia Mimi
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're the perfect balance of chocolate and macadamia nuts. I highly recommend them.


Yeison Vasquezkk
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These chocolate macadamia meltaways are heavenly! They're so easy to make and they taste even better than anything you could buy at the store. I love that they're made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.