White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
The chewy rich cookies loaded with white chocolate chips and crunchy macadamia nuts is a desserts loves dream come true. The classic cookie base is perfect for these mix-ins with a Hawaiian vibe.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup salted butter softened at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
- ¾ cup salted macadamia nuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick spray, set aside
- In a medium mixing bowl add the butter and sugars. Using a hand mixer, cream on medium-high for 3 minutes. It should be fluffy & light.½ cup salted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar
- Add the vanilla extract and egg. Mix on medium for 1 minute.2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 egg
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients & mix on medium for 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides if needed. The dough will be thick.1.5 cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- Fold in the chopped nuts & white chocolate chips. No need to chill the dough.¾ cup white chocolate chips, ¾ cup salted macadamia nuts
- No chilling - Scoop 1.5 tablespoon size dough balls & place balls on the baking sheet - 12 at a time evenly spaced on each baking shee
- Place in the preheated oven in the center rack, bake for 8 minutes. They will be light in color, do not over bake.
- Let cool 3 minutes on the baking sheet before moving to the wire rack to cool. Continue to cool a few more minutes until set & no longer hot to the touch.Repeat rolling & baking with remaining dough.
- Enjoy while warm and gooey!
Notes
STORING:
- Place cookies in an air-tight container with tight fitting lid & store in a cool dry place (counter or pantry) for up to 5 days.
- Dough can be frozen and defrosted to bake later.
- Add ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes to the dough.
- Use milk chocolate chips instead of white chocolate.
- Double the recipe to make 3 dozen cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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