Macadamia Butter/Cranberry Cookies

• macadamia nuts↗2⁄3 cup
• butter↗1 tablespoon
• brown sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• granulated sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• egg↗1
• flour↗1 1⁄4 cups
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• nutmeg↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• dried cranberries, chopped↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In food processor, process nuts and butter until smooth.

2. 2

   In large bowl, combine macadamia nuts, butter and sugars.

3. 3

   Beat in vanilla and egg.

4. 4

   Combine dry ingredients. Stir into sugar mixture. Mix in cranberries. Chill 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Dip into sugar and place on baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

6. 6

   Press each cookie with a fork. Dip fork in water and press cookie again to form crisscross pattern. Bake at 375º for 10 minutes.