Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup all purpose unbleached flour
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F degrees.

2. 2

   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat.

3. 3

   Cream butter and sugar together using a hand-held electric mixer or a stand mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the egg and vanilla then beat again until incorporated.

5. 5

   Slowly add in flour, salt and baking soda while mixer is on a medium-low speed until fully incorporated.

6. 6

   Fold in chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts.

7. 7

   Using a medium cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets and bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, until the edges start to turn golden brown.

8. 8

   Let cool for a few minutes then transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack.