CRANBERRY, WHITE, CHOCOLATE & MACADAMIA COOKIES

CRANBERRY, WHITE CHOCOLATE & MACADAMIA COOKIES

Hands down, our cinnamon choice for these cookies is Saigon. Its intense flavor is a perfect complement to tart cranberries and sweet, creamy white chocolate.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 to 15 minutes
Makes 2 dozen

Ingredients
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Saigon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup firmly packed, light brown sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1 jar (6.85 ounces) macadamia nuts, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Set aside.

2. Beat butter and sugars in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate, nuts and cranberries. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 to 3 minutes; remove from baking sheets. Cool completely on wire racks.

Nutritional Information per Serving:
About 

183 Calories, 

Fat 11g, 

Protein 2g, 

Carbohydrates 19g, 

Cholesterol 21mg, 

Sodium 136mg, 

Fiber 1g

Macadamia Turkey Salad on Cucumber Slices

Prep Time: 25 mins

Rest Time: 2 h

Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup(s) turkey, cooked, finely chopped
• 1/2 small apple(s), chopped
• 2 tablespoon dressing, low-fat mayonnaise-based
• 1 tablespoon chutney
• 1 tablespoon chives
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, fresh
• 1/4 cup(s) nuts, macadamia
• 24 slice(s) cucumber(s)

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, combine turkey, apple, mayonnaise dressing, chutney, chives or green onion, and ginger. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in half of the nuts.

2. To serve, spoon a scant tablespoon of the turkey mixture onto each cucumber slice. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.

Nutritional Info (Per serving): 

Calories: 47, 

Saturated Fat: 1g, 

Sodium: 28mg, 

Dietary Fiber: 0g, 

Total Fat: 3g, 

Carbs: 3g, 

Cholesterol: 5mg, 

Protein: 2g

Exchanges: 

Lean Meat: 0.5, 

Fat: 0.5