White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
These White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies are soft, buttery, and loaded with chunks of creamy white chocolate and crunchy macadamia nuts. Perfect for holidays, cookie swaps, or a cozy homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 27 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients
– 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, packed
– 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 2 1/2 cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 1/2 cups (260 g) white chocolate chips or chunks
– 1 cup (120 g) macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
6. Fold in white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts.
7. Scoop dough (about 2 tbsp each) onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the macadamia nuts lightly before adding them to the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.