1/4 c. butter (no substitutes), melted
3/4 c. white sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1-3/4 c. all-purpose unbleached white flour
2-1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
3/4 c. chopped macadamia nuts
3/4 c. vanilla or white chocolate chips
1/2 c. vanilla or white chocolate chips and 2 Tbls. heavy whipping cream
In a bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar; mix well and add egg and milk.
Stir in dry ingredients and fold in nuts and chips.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes; until lightly browned a bit on top.
Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.
Glaze: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and cream (about 30 seconds); stir until smooth. Drizzle over warm muffins.