Mrs. Field'S Creamy Lemon Macadamia Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. light brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. salted butter, softened
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
2 tsp. pure lemon extract
1 1/2 c. (7 oz.) whole Macadamia nuts (unsalted)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300\u00b0.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, soda and salt.
Mix well with a wire whisk and set aside.
In a large bowl, blend sugars well with an electric mixer set at medium speed.
Add the butter and cream cheese; mix to form a smooth paste.
Add the egg and lemon extract; beat at medium speed until light and soft.
Scrape down sides of bowl occasionally.
Add the flour mixture and Macadamia nuts.
Blend at low speed just until combined.
Do not overmix.