Mrs Fields Lemon Macadamia Cookies Recipe
Serves/Makes: 3 dozen
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, unsalted
Directions:
Preheat oven to 300* f. In a medium bowl combine flour, soda and salt. Mix well
and set aside. In a large bowl blend sugars well with an electric mixer set at
med speed. Add the butter and cream cheese, and mix to form a smooth paste. Add
the egg and lemon extract, and beat at medium speed until light and soft.
Scrape down sides of bowl occasionally. Add the flour mixture and nuts. Blend at
low speed just until combined. Do not overmix. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto
ungreased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake 23-25 min. Immediately transfer to
a cool flat surface.