Name: Chocolate Macadamia Meltaways
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened -; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar -; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour -; 1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) macadamia nuts, finely chopped -; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips -; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts -; Additional confectioners' sugar -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Chocolate Macadamia Meltaways

1. 1/2 cup butter, softened -

2. 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar -

3. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -

4. 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour -

5. 1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) macadamia nuts, finely chopped -

6. 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips -

7. 1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts -

8. Additional confectioners' sugar -

How to cook deliciously - Chocolate Macadamia Meltaways

1. Stage

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in nuts (dough will be stiff); set aside.

2. Stage

For filling, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in nuts; cool slightly. Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. Stage

Shape 1 teaspoon of dough around each piece of chocolate-nut mixture so it is completely covered. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

4. Stage

Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool on wire racks.