Chocolate Macadamia Nut and White Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe

4 servings

2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup white chocolate chips

3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.

Melt unsweetened chocolate in top of double boiler or hot, not boiling water.

Remove from heat; let cool.

Cream butter, melted chocolate and sugar in large bowl until blended.

Add egg and vanilla; beat until light.

Blend in flour, baking soda, chocolate chips and macadamia nuts.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until firm.

DO NOT OVERBAKE.

Remove to wire racks to cool.