Macadamia-White Chocolate Cookie

Prep time	15 minutes
Cook time	10 minutes
Total time	25 minutes
Meal type	Dessert
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By author	Adapted from Nestle's Toll House Cookies

Toasting the coconut and macadamia nuts adds a richness to this white chocolate cookie which is hard to beat.

Ingredients

1 Cup All purpose flour
2/3 Cup Whole wheat flour (perfectly okay to skip whole wheat and use just 1-2/3 cup all purpose)
3/4 Teaspoon Baking powder
1/2 Teaspoon Baking soda
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1-1/2 Sticks Unsalted butter
3/4 Cup Packed brown sugar
1/3 Cup Granulated sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 Large Egg
2 Cups White Chocolate Chips
1 Cup Flaked coconut (toasted - I toast by placing in a skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly -- once it starts to brown, things happen very quickly!)
3/4 Cup Chopped macadamia nuts (toasted -- again, I toast by heating the nuts up in a skillet)

Step 1
In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Step 2
In mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla extract until creamy. Add egg and mix. Gradually add flour mixture until combined.
Step 3
Stir in white chocolate chips, toasted coconut flakes and toasted macadamia nuts.
Step 4
Drop by tablespoonsful onto ungreased baking sheet. Using the tips of your fingers, gently press cookies down to flatten slightly. Bake in 375°F oven for 8-11 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.