Ultimate Chewy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
These ultimate chewy white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are a perfect balance of chewy and crunchy, sweet and nutty, making them a quick and easy homemade treat that everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (270g) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (150g) macadamia nuts, roughly chopped and toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Toast the macadamia nuts by spreading them in a single layer on a small baking tray and baking for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Let cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and toasted macadamia nuts using a silicone spatula.
- Scoop dough balls about 2 tablespoons each onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers still look soft and slightly underbaked.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use softened, not melted butter for best chewiness. Toast macadamia nuts to enhance flavor. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Chilling dough for 30 minutes before baking helps control spreading and deepens flavor. Use parchment or silicone mats to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 2
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