Title: Mrs Fields Lemon Macadamia Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 36 servings
2 c Flour
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
1 c Light brown sugar; packed
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Butter; softened
4 oz Cream cheese; softened
1 lg Egg
1 ts Lemon extract
1 1/2 c Macadamia nuts; unsalted
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. Yield
approx 3 dozen
