Friday, August 15, 2008

Choc and macadamia cookies

Comment: Easy peasy... very tasty... don't even think about the calories... enjoy!

Choc and macadamia cookies
(makes about 24 - 30)
125g butter, chopped
1tsp vanilla essence
1tsp grated orange rind
200g firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
225g plain flour
190g white chocolate, broken into pieces (or half white choc / half dark choc works well too)
50g macadamia nuts, roughly chopped (optional!)


1. Pre-heat oven to Gas 4 - 5, 180 - 190°C
2. Beat butter, essence, rind, sugar and egg in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth
3. Stir in flour, chocolate and nuts
4. Drop level tablespoons (or heaped teaspoons) or mixture about 5cm apart onto two lined baking sheets
5. Bake cookies for about 15 minutes or until firm.
6. Cool on wire racks.

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