Seattle Macadamia Cookies

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Big, soft cookies with macadamia nuts, chocolate and powdered espresso.

2
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups sifted whole wheat flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 ⅓ cups packed brown sugar

  • cup unsalted butter

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder

  • 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate

  • ¾ cup halved macadamia nuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in espresso and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Melt chocolate in double boiler over low heat. Let cool to room temperature. Stir into mixture. Mix in nuts until well blended.

  3. Drop 3 inches apart on cookie sheets and bake for 12 minutes, or until crisp around edges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

171 Calories
11g Fat
19g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 171
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 102mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.