Lemon Macadamia Cookies

2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup light brown sugar,packed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1 tsp lemon extract
1 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, unsalted

Preheat oven to 300F. In a medium bowl combine flour, soda and
salt. Mix well and set aside. In a large bowl blend sugars well
with an electric mixer set at med speed. Add the butter and cream
cheese, and mix to form a smooth paste. Add the egg and lemon
extract, and beat at medium speed until light and soft. Scrape
down sides of bowl occasionally. Add the flour mixture and nuts.
Blend at low speed just until combined. Do not overmix. Drop by
rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart.
Bake 23-25 min. Immediately transfer to a cool flat surface. Yield
approx 3 dozen.


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