Cream Cheese Macadamia Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons orange zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup coarsely chopped salted macadamia nut

Preparation

In a mixing bowl,cream the butter,cream cheese,brown sugar,orange peel and vanilla.
Combine flour and baking powder.
Gradually add to the creamed mixture,mix well.
Fold in nuts.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets,flatten slightly.
Bake at 400 for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks and cool.