Recipe
Lemon Macadamia Cookies by Mrs. Field
The Mrs. Fields trick these cookies borrow is cream cheese in the dough — it bakes into a soft, almost shortbread tenderness that plain butter doughs can't reach. Lemon extract keeps them bright, buttery macadamias supply the crunch, and both sugars keep the edges chewy. Forty minutes turns out three dozen bakery-style cookies that vanish faster than they cool.
Ingredients
For Lemon Macadamia Cookies | |
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2 | cups flour |
1⁄2 | teaspoon baking soda |
1⁄4 | teaspoon salt |
1 | cup light brown sugar, packed |
1⁄2 | cup sugar |
1⁄2 | cup butter, softened |
4 | ounces cream cheese, softened |
1 | large egg |
1 | teaspoon lemon extract |
1 1⁄2 | cups macadamia nuts, unsalted |
Instructions
For Perfectly Baked Cookies | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). |
| 2. | In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and set aside. |
| 3. | In a large bowl, blend the light brown sugar and sugar well using an electric mixer set at medium speed. |
| 4. | Add the softened butter and cream cheese, and mix until a smooth paste forms. Incorporate the egg and lemon extract, beating at medium speed until light and soft. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally. |
| 5. | Add the flour mixture and the macadamia nuts. |
| 6. | Gently blend at low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing. |
| 7. | Using rounded tablespoons, drop the cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, ensuring they are 2 inches apart. Bake for 23-25 minutes. |
| 8. | Once baked, immediately transfer the cookies to a cool, flat surface. |
Nutrition facts
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 135.1 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Sugar | 8.9 g |
Published on Aug 15, 2024 by Luminița
