White Chocolate Chip Cookies W/ Macadamia Nut

These White Chocolate Chip and Macadamia Nut cookies are a decadent twist on the classic cookie jar staple. The rich, buttery dough provides a soft, chewy center that contrasts beautifully with the crisp edges. Sweet white chocolate chips melt slightly during baking, creating pockets of creamy indulgence, while the halved macadamia nuts add a satisfying crunch and a subtle, toasted nuttiness. This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or simply when you need a sweet treat to brighten your day. The combination of textures and flavors makes each bite luxurious yet comforting. They are easy to prepare with standard pantry ingredients, ensuring you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies whenever cravings strike.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 1750.8

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These White Chocolate Chip and Macadamia Nut cookies are a decadent twist on the classic cookie jar staple. The rich, buttery dough provides a soft, chewy center that contrasts beautifully with the crisp edges. Sweet white chocolate chips melt slightly during baking, creating pockets of creamy indulgence, while the halved macadamia nuts add a satisfying crunch and a subtle, toasted nuttiness. This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or simply when you need a sweet treat to brighten your day. The combination of textures and flavors makes each bite luxurious yet comforting. They are easy to prepare with standard pantry ingredients, ensuring you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies whenever cravings strike.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup Sugar
1/3 cup Brown sugar, packed
1 Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 cup All-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
1/4 teaspoon Salt
6 1/2 ounce White chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup Macadamia nuts, halved

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
3
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6
Fold in the chopped white chocolate and halved macadamia nuts.
7
Drop dough by rounded 1/3 cupfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1750.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 104.3g161%
Saturated Fat 49.5g248%
Cholesterol 132.2mg45%
Sodium 1304.1mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 188.2g63%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
Sugars 133.9g
Protein 24.1g49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze the cookies for up to 3 weeks.

Ingredient Tip: The original recipe listed a missing ingredient for the second sugar component; this has been corrected to packed brown sugar for optimal flavor and texture.

Variation: For a richer flavor, you can toast the macadamia nuts lightly in a dry pan before adding them to the dough.

Keywords: white chocolate, macadamia nuts, cookies, buttery, chewy, dessert, baking, chips, vanilla, flour, sweet, indulgent, homemade, crunchy, chocolate, treat, snack, holiday, party, comfort food

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