White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Provided by Linda George

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup white chocolate chips
7 ounces macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease cookie sheets.  Beat butter and shortening until soft and creamy.  Gradually add the sugars and beat well.  Add egg and vanilla and beat well.  Combine flour, soda, and salt.  Gradually add to butter mixture beating well after each addition.  Stir in chips and nuts.  Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets.  Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done.  Remove to wire racks to cool.