Macadamia Nut Chewies w/ White Chocolate

Alexander's Country Inn Website

This recipe was created by Martin Larson,

Chef at Alexander's Country Inn at Mount Rainier.

Ingredients

2 cups brown sugar

1 cup molasses

1-1/2 cups butter

1/2 cup sour cream

3 eggs

4 teaspoons vanilla

2 teaspoons almond extract

6 cups flour

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

4 cups chopped macadamia nuts

2 cups white chocolate chips

Grease cookie sheet and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream brown sugar and molasses.. Add butter and blend. Add sour cream and blend. Add eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and almond extract. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and slowly add to butter/molasses mixture. Add nuts and chocolate chips to above. Scoop or drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

Makes: 5 dozen