MAPLE MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES

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My son, Jason, and I had fun coming up with this cookie recipe. Every bite is packed with maple flavor, vanilla chips, milk chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield About 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons maple flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup white baking chips
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
MAPLE ICING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 teaspoons maple flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in the egg, maple flavoring and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the oats, chips and nuts., Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a bowl, combine icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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