Description
- Soft, buttery, and perfectly chewy, these White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies combine creamy white chocolate with crunchy macadamia nuts for a bakery-quality cookie you can make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 1 cup chopped white chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry mixture with the wet mixture until smooth.
- Fold in white chocolate and macadamia nuts.
- Drop rounded spoonful of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, lightly toast the macadamia nuts before adding them.
- Underbake slightly for soft, chewy centers.
- Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft for days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American