Best White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

This recipe is from http://www.recchiuti.com and i am saving it here to keep it forever and ever. These are very yummy. Better than any store-bought. This is the first recipe i've tried for these cookies and i won't be needing to look for any more! browning the butter is not something i'm used to doing but it was very easy! just be careful to take it off when it turns golden brown, and don't let it burn. They won't spread too much, so don't worry about them getting too thin.

Steps

Preheat oven to 325f.

In 8-inch saute pan , bring butter to golden brown.

Stir in brown sugar and let stand in refrigerator for 45 minutes.

Grate 3oz white chocolate.

Coarsely chop remaining 5oz.

Set aside.

Combine flour , baking powder , baking soda and salt.

Set aside.

Place cooled butter in mixer.

Using the paddle attachment , add granulated sugar and beat until fluffy.

Beat in egg and vanilla.

Beat in dry ingredients.

Add grated white chocolate and macadamia nuts.

Stir until combined.

Roll dough into 1 1 / 2-inch balls.

Dip top in coarsely chopped white chocolate.

Place on non-stick cookie sheet , spaced 3-inches apart.

Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Cool on rack.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Ingredients

butter, light brown sugar, premium white baking chocolate, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, granulated sugar, egg, pure vanilla extract, macadamia nuts