CHUNKY WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES

1 cup plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla
9 oz. white chocolate with almonds, coarsely chopped
1 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped

Position two racks in top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 375F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.

Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.

In large bowl, using a hand-held mixer set at medium speed, cream butter with the sugars for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.

Beat in the egg and vanilla. Reduce speed and beat in the flour mixture until just combined. Stir in the white chocolate and macadamia nuts.

Using 1 tbsp. dough, roll dough into a ball between the palms of your hands. Place the ball on the cookie sheet, leaving 1-inch between the cookies. Repeat for each cookie. With moistened palm, slightly flatten the cookies.

Bake 9-12 minutes, until lightly golden. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.

Makes 30 Cookies