PegsRecipes

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 cup sugar

1 large egg

1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 6-ounce package white chocolate baking bars, cut into small chunks

1 7-ounce jar macadamia nuts, roughly chopped

Beat shortening & butter with mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating well.  Add egg & vanilla, beat well.  Stir in white chocolate & nuts.  Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool slightly on cookie sheets, remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Yields:  4 dozen.