Author: Nikki
- 12 oz. white chocolate chips, divided
- ½ teaspoon shortening or oil
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1¾ cup flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Melt 1 cup of white chocolate chips with ½ teaspoon shortening in a small microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments, stirring between each increment until chocolate is melted. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat well. Stir in melted chocolate until smooth and well blended.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, salt and mix until well combined.
- Add in coconut and macadamia nuts and remaining chocolate chips and mix until evenly mixed in.
- Roll into 1 inch balls and gently press down a bit and place on prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake 9-11 minutes at 375 degrees F.
- Let cookies cool.
Recipe by Chef in Training at https://www.chef-in-training.com/tropical-chunk-cookies/
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