Classic Waikiki Cookie Recipe: Easy-to-Follow Instructions

INGREDIENTS

1‑1/2 cups packed light brown sugar 2/3 cup shortening 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1‑3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup white chocolate chunks 1 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine brown sugar, shortening, water and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs; beat well.
3. Combine flour, salt and baking soda in medium bowl. Add to sugar mixture; beat at low speed just until blended. Stir in white chocolate chunks and nuts.
4. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until cookies are set. Do not overbake. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to wire rack; cool completely.

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