Chocolate Macadamia Chippers

Chocolate Macadamia Chippers
Makes 2 dozen cookies

1 package (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
Powdered sugar (optional)

  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Let dough stand at room temperature about 15
    minutes.

  2. Combine dough and cocoa in large bowl; beat until well blended.
    (Dough may be kneaded lightly, if desired.) Stir in nuts. Drop by
    heaping tablespoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

  3. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until almost set. Transfer to wire racks to
    cool completely. Dust lightly with powdered sugar, if desired.