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white chocolate macadamia nut cookies

Irresistible White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe

Delight in these white chocolate macadamia nut cookies with chewy centers and crispy edges that are perfect for any sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour measured accurately
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cups light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cups granulated white sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips high-quality recommended
  • 1 cup macadamia nuts coarsely chopped
For Topping (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated white sugar.
  4. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing until pale and creamy.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet batter, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, placing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-11 minutes until golden brown around the edges and soft in the center.
  9. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking.

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