White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   In a large bowl beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
3. 3
   Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
4. 4
   Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
5. 5
   Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.
6. 6
   Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
7. 7
   Stir in any remaining flour, the white chocolate pieces, and PLANTERS macadamias.
8. 8
   Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
9. 9
   Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or just until edges are light brown.
10. 10
    Cool on cookies sheets for 2 minutes.
11. 11
    Transfer to wire racks to cool.