• Preheat oven to 350℉. Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.
• Begin this recipe by chopping 6 oz macadamia nuts, using a knife or food chopper. If you've opted to use a white chocolate baking bar, go ahead and chop the bar into small pieces at this time as well.

Prepare the Cookie Dough

• In a small bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter (softened) and 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 3/4 cups brown sugar, and 3/4 cups granulated sugar until smooth.
• Add 2 large eggs along with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Mix until incorporated with the sugars, using a spatula to clean the sides of the bowl.
• Gradually add the flour to the creamed mixture until it all comes together. Stir in the chopped macadamia nuts and 11 oz white chocolate chips.
• Drop by large spoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges of the cookies start to turn a golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
• This recipe will make approximately 2-3 dozen cookies, depending on how big you make them.