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4.72 from 32 reviews

White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

Servings: 24 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Classic white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are delicious and irresistible!

Ingredients
 

  • ¾ cup (170 grams) salted butter , softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (213 grams) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cup (270 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (170 grams) white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (150 grams) macadamia nuts , coarsely chopped
  • Coarse salt , for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Add macadamia nuts to 1 sheet pan and spread into an even layer. Toast in oven for about 5 minutes, then let cool completely.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugars on medium high until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and mix to combine.
  • Add flour, soda, and salt to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until just combined. Add the white chocolate chips and the macadamia nuts.
  • Portion into rounded tablespoon for medium cookies, or 3 tablespoon scoop for large cookies and place onto prepared sheet pans, with about 2 inch spacing. Bake until lightly golden, about 10 to 12 minutes (14-15 minutes for large cookies). Cool on a wire rack.
  • When hot from the oven, sprinkle with coarse salt. Let cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer for a wire rack to cool completely.

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Calories: 232kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 83mg, Potassium: 69mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 71IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 31mg, Iron: 1mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Author: Annalise Sandberg
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