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a stack of white chocolate macadamia nut cookies

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Julia | The Yummy Bowl
White chocolate macadamia nut cookies have a buttery flavor with crisp edges and chewy centers. These classic cookies with vanilla cookie dough are loaded with sweet white chocolate and crunchy chopped macadamia nuts. Enjoy these warm chewy cookies as a sweet treat with a glass of creamy milk or other comforting beverage. You can now easily make this small batch cookies gluten free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Course Baking, Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 194 kcal

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cup flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup macadamia nuts, chopped
  • sea salt flakes for serving

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • In a large bowl combine butter and sugars. Beat on low speed to medium speed with an electric hand mixer or in a bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. The batter should look smooth and creamy.
  • Add egg and vanilla. Mix on low until combined. Set aside.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients. Whisk to combine and add to wet ingredients gradually. I recommend sifting the dry flour mixture. 
  • Add ½ or 1 measuring cup at a time, beat on low until combined, and then continue with the next batch. Mix until ingredients are almost combined, a few lumps here and there are fine.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts. I recommend chilling the batter for 1 hour in the fridge. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • The batter will resemble playdough and should not be overly sticky after chilling. Scoop 2 tablespoonfuls of batter, rolling it into about 2-inch balls (1 ½ tablespoons). 
  • Arrange the cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at least 2 inches apart. Don’t press down! 
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes (the time varies due to different ovens). Remove from the oven.
  • While the cookies are still hot press in more chips and nuts on top (optional for pretty presentation) and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 191IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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