White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
These white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich, buttery flavor. The combination of sweet white chocolate and crunchy macadamia nuts creates the perfect balance of texture and taste in every bite. They're easy to make, incredibly satisfying, and always a crowd favorite for holidays, parties, or anytime you're craving a homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature (2 sticks)
- ¾ cup granulated white sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup white chocolate coarsely chopped
- 1 cup macadamia nuts coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).2. Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.4. Fold in the chopped white chocolate and macadamia nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.5. Scoop rounded portions of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently press each ball down slightly to encourage even spreading.6. Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are golden. Let cookies rest on the pan for 4–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter — it creams more evenly and gives you a better texture.
- Don't overbake. The centers should look slightly underdone when you pull them from the oven; they'll set as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 122
- Total Carbohydrate: 13g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Total Sugars: 8g
- Protein: 1g
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
- Vitamin C: 0mg
- Sodium: 85mg
- Calcium: 16mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 36mg