02-22-2010 /node/541 1Servings 10minutes A deluxe cookie with a sweet taste of the Hawaiian Islands, White Chocolate-Macadamia Nut Cookies are a sweet and tender accompaniment to hot coffee--or a cool drink. Includes <a href="http://christmas.organizedhome.com/printable/gifts-in-a-jar/white-chocolate-macadamia-nut-cookies-gift-tag">free printable gift tags</a>. 1wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars with lid and rings 1.25cwhite sugar 0.5cchopped macadamia nuts 1cwhite chocolate baking chips 2call-purpose flour 0.5tbaking soda 0.5tbaking powder 1. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder. 2. Layer ingredients in quart-size canning jars, flour mixture last. [Hint for FoodSaver brand vacuum sealer owners: use the jar sealing attachment to seal jars for longer storage.] 3. Cut appropriate amount of 7-inch circles from cotton fabric. Top each jar with fabric circle, and tie with ribbon. 4. Print appropriate number of copies of <a href=http://christmas.organizedhome.com/printable/gifts-in-a-jar/white-chocolate-macadamia-nut-cookies-gift-tag">White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie Mix gift tag</a> with recipe instructions. Cut gift tags apart and attach to jars with ribbon. <strong>Recipe Instructions (include on gift tag):</strong> Empty cookie mix into mixing bowl; use hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until completely blended. Shape into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes until tops are very lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.