Chocolate covered cookies with a macadamia nut hidden in the center.
type: formed makes: 3 dozen 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg pinch of salt 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 24 whole macadamia nuts 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and salt. Add flour. Shape a small amount of dough around a macadamia nut and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden around the base of cookie and firm to the touch. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Melt chocolate and shortening. Dip tops of cooled cookies into chocolate. Let set. Reviews The Cookie Tin I made these for a tropical - themed party. They were a hit and disappeared quickly. |
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Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Balls |