Macadamia Almond Delights

• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond paste
• 3 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups macadamia nuts, chopped
• 1 package (11 ounces) vanilla or white chips

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and almond paste. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and chips.
2. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

butter, shortening, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, almond paste, flour, baking soda, salt, nuts, vanilla

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/macadamia-almond-delights/ (may not work)