Chocolate Macadamia Meltaways

Chocolate Macadamia Meltaways

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1 jar (3 1/2 ounces) macadamia nuts,
finely chopped

Filling:
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
Additional confectioners' sugar

In a small bowl, cream the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla. Gradually add the flour. Mix well. Stir in the nuts - the dough will be stiff. Set aside. For the filling: In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Stir in the nuts and cool slightly. Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Shape teaspoonfuls of dough around each piece of chocolate-nut mixture so it is completely covered. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 F for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Roll the warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks. Makes 2 1/2 dozen