White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter

• 1/3 cup low-fat cream cheese

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 2 lg egg yolks

• 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (5 oz)

• 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour (2 oz)

• 3/4 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 3/4 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325F. Spread nuts on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

2. Place 1/4 cup nuts in a clean coffee grinder and chop until they begin to stick to the edges.

3. Place butter and cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Mix with electric mixer on low until combined. Add nut puree and brown sugar. Mix for 1 minute, or until mixture becomes creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix briefly on low.

4. Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and add to creamed mixture. Mix by hand until all dry ingredients are moistened and dough forms.

5. Portion heaping teaspoonfuls (about 3/4 ounce) cookie dough onto baking sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake for 7 minutes. Lightly flatten with finger. Rotate baking sheet and bake an additional 3 to 5 minutes.