Switch up tradition and bake Santa these Maple Macadamia Nut Cookies with Lindt CLASSIC RECIPE milk chocolate for a sweet and unexpected surprise.

The subtle taste of macadamia nuts and a touch of maple syrup complement each other in these tasty cookies.  Add rich and creamy milk chocolate to the mix and you have a cookie recipe that no one at your holiday party will be able to resist!

PRO TIP: This dough freezes well. Make a double batch and freeze one of two logs for cookie emergencies!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2.5 cups flour
• 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
• 2 ounces Lindt CLASSIC RECIPE Milk Chocolate, chopped

METHOD:

1. Combine the sugar, maple syrup, and butter and beat until creamy.
2. Add the egg.
3. Add the flour.
4. Add the nuts and chocolate.
5. Separate the dough into two portions and toll into 2 “logs” Use a little flour if necessary.
6. Wrap in parchment paper or plastic wrap and let rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 6 hours, or overnight.
7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. Cut dough into approximately 1/4-inch slices, and place on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake 10-12 minutes or until the cookies just begin to turn golden brown.

YIELDS:

Approximately 30 cookies.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE COOKIE COMBINATIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON?