Title: Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Category: Cookies
Instructions:
Raspberry Chocolate Chip CookiesCookies 2 (10 ounce) packaged raspberry-flavored semisweet chocolate chips, divided 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts Icing 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar 3 tablespoons raspberry-flavored liqueur Burgundy paste food coloring Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. For cookies, place 1 package of chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high power 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1 minute longer; stir until melted. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in melted chocolate. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Stir in remaining package of chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto an undressed baking sheet. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until bottoms rare lightly browned. Transfer cookies to a wire rack with wax paper underneath to cool. For icing, combine confectioners' sugar and liqueur in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Tint burgundy. Spoon icing into a pastry bag fitted with a small round tip. Pipe icing onto cookies. Allow icing to harden. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 7 dozen cookies.
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