Today, we’re diving into a delightful dessert that perfectly balances creamy white chocolate and crunchy macadamia nuts – White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies! These cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a joy to create in your kitchen. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get started!
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Irresistibly chewy and packed with flavor, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Whether you’re baking for a party, a family get-together, or just for a cozy night in, they’re sure to impress!
Ingredients
For these scrumptious cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
Now, let’s get to the fun part! Follow these simple steps to bake your cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked; they will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, these cookies can be stored in an airtight container and enjoyed for several days, though they’re likely to disappear much sooner than that! Happy baking!