chocolate chunk macadamia cookies

Makes about 48 cookies

3          cups unbleached, all-purpose flour

1          teaspoon baking soda

½         teaspoon salt

1          cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into ½-inch slices

1          cup light brown sugar, packed

¾         cup granulated sugar

2          large eggs

1½       teaspoons pure vanilla extract

½         cup macadamia nuts, toasted and roughly chopped

4          ounces semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped

4          ounces milk chocolate, roughly chopped

2          ounces white chocolate, roughly chopped

1. Place flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. Reserve. 2. Place the butter in the Cuisinart™ mixing bowl. Insert the flat mixing paddle. Turn to speed 2 for about 10 seconds and then increase to speed 4 for an additional 10 seconds to cream the butter. Scrape the bowl and paddle. With stand mixer running on speed 2 add sugars increasing speed to 4 for about 15 to 20 seconds. Scrape the bowl and paddle. Add eggs one at a time with stand mixer running on speed 2 and increase to speed 4 for 15 seconds to incorporate each egg. Add vanilla. Scrape bowl and paddle. Turn to speed 1; add the dry ingredients in 2 additions. After last addition, increase to speed 3 until just fully incorporated. With stand mixer running on speed 2, add the macadamia nuts and all chocolate chunks. Mix for about 20 seconds until all of the ingredients are completely incorporated. 3. Drop well rounded spoonfuls, about 1½ tablespoons (or use a #40 ice cream scoop), onto tray lined with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. 4. Preheat oven to 350°F 15 to 20 minutes before baking. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Bake for 13 to 16 minutes or until cookies are crackled in appearance and edges are lightly browned. 5. Cool on cookie sheet for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.