Macadamia Nut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/2 cup roasted coarsely chopped Macadamia nuts

Instructions

1. In a large mixer bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in honey, egg yolk and vanilla extract. Stir in flour and nuts. Form dough into a log about 12 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide.
2. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until firm.
3. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
4. Slice cookie dough into 1/4 inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.
5. Bake until cookies feel firm to the touch and edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes.
6. Remove cookies to cooling rack.
7. Store cookies in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Per serving (1 cookie): Calories 80; Total Fat 6g; Total Carbohydrates 7g; Protein 1g; Vitamin A 29% DV; Calcium 4mg