MACADAMIA ALMOND DELIGHTS

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A few years ago, I decided to liven up my basic chocolate chip cookie recipe by adding macadamia nuts, white chocolate chips and almond paste. Since the scrumptious results got such rave reviews from my 26 grandchildren, we've designated this version a "keeper".

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup almond paste
3 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups macadamia nuts, chopped
1 package (11 ounces) vanilla or white chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and almond paste. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and chips., Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Shani Sorkar
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I've never had these cookies before, but they look delicious.


Sajjad bhaiya1234
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These cookies are way too expensive.


KVishan Nepal
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out right.


Tim Shannon
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Muhammad Zalkifal
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I'm not a big fan of macadamia nuts, but these cookies were still really good.


Carolyn Belew
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend them.


Midder
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These are the best cookies I've ever had! I can't stop eating them.


Chizzywrldbackupaccount
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so soft and chewy.


Nsubuga Andrew
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These cookies are so delicious and festive. They're perfect for any holiday party.


Connie Rios
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I love the combination of macadamia nuts and almonds in these cookies. They're the perfect sweet treat.


Keeley Durnan
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These were so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


vaporwave_ doug
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so delicious and addictive!


Bernato Homere
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These macadamia almond delights were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.