Saturday : Book Club Recipe

Every Saturday after the Book Club meeting we gather for Coffee and baked goods from our club members. It’s a time to discuss what’s happening in our Community, how to help and Summer plans for the Library.

Today’s Recipe:

white chocolate macadamia cookies

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
• 1 cup white baking chips

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts and baking chips.
2. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased  baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.