Decadent Macadamia Nut Cookies

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

1 cup (softened)

Granulated sugar

3/4 cup

Brown sugar

3/4 cup, packed

Egg

1 large

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Baking soda

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Macadamia nuts

1 cup, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the egg and beat well until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid over-working the dough.
5. Gently fold in the chopped macadamia nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Using a cookie scoop or rounded tablespoon, drop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set yet soft.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve and enjoy these delightful cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite coffee!