Macadamia Nut Cookies

Macadamia nut cookies with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 egg, separated
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Preparation:

Cream shortening and butter; add sugar and egg yolk, beating until light. Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture with milk, blending well. Chill for 2 hours. Roll out to about 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut dough into 3 x 1-inch strips. Brush cookie dough strips with a little egg white then sprinkle with chopped macadamia nuts; roll lightly with a rolling pin to embed the macadamia nuts.
Bake Macadamia Nut Cookies on greased baking sheets at 400° for 10 to 12 minutes.

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