Description
These Soft Chewy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies combine a perfect balance of rich white chocolate chips and crunchy macadamia nuts in a buttery, chewy cookie base. Ideal for cookie lovers seeking a soft texture with delightful nutty and sweet flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1.5 cups butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 bag (12 oz) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars: Using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter with the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and creamy in texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then, blend in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Sift and combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing carefully after each addition to form a dough.
- Mix in nuts and white chocolate: Fold in the chopped macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips by hand to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
- Prepare for baking: Using a heaping rounded tablespoon, scoop dough portions onto an ungreased cookie sheet, placing each about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake cookies: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350˚F (175˚C) for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the centers are just set but still soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring optimal texture.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake and allow cookies to finish setting as they cool.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Chop macadamia nuts roughly for better distribution and crunch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, soft chewy cookies, homemade cookies, dessert cookies, nutty cookies, white chocolate chip cookies
