1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) Macadamia nuts, finely chopped

FILLING:

1 cup (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup Macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
confectioners sugar

In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. On low speed, gradually add flour. Add nuts. Dough will be stiff. Set aside.

To prepare the filling, melt chocolate chips. Stir in nuts; cool slightly.

Drop by small teaspoons onto parchment lined baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.

Shape chilled teaspoons of dough around each piece of chocolate-nut mixture until completely covered.

Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 375°F for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool on wire racks.

Makes about 2-1/2 dozen.

Submitted by: Belle