Macadamia and Irish Cream Cookies 4 dozen
Cookies 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup irish cream (Bailey's) 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 (3 1/4 ounce) jar macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped Glaze 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons irish cream Preheat oven to 350*F. Cream the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy; scrape down sides of bowl. Add the half-and-half, Irish Cream, and vanilla; blend well. Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt just until combined. Stir in the nuts. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets; bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely. Meanwhile, make the glaze: stir together the powdered sugar and Irish Cream in a small bowl until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies. Let stand until glaze is set. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
