1 c Butter
3/4 c Powdered sugar
1 ts Vanilla
2 c Sifted flour
3/4 c Chopped macadamia nuts
1 c Milk chocolate chips
– or –
1 c Semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 ts Vegetable shortening
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 approx.
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. Makes 2-3
dozen cookies.
Yields
36 Servings