Best White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are a traditional American snack known for their rich combination of buttery and nutty flavor. Some would even go as far as to describe them as "upscale" chocolate chip cookies, given that they offer a unique balance of savory and sweet in terms of taste. This recipe will show you how to make this instantly recognizable snack entirely form scratch, without having to use store-bought cookie dough!
Equipment
- Whisk(s)
- Plastic Spatula (s)
- 2 Large Mixing Bowls
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet(s)
- Measuring Cups/Spoons
- 1 Knife
- 2 TBSP Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup White Chocolate Chips
- 1 'Cup Chopped Macadamia Nuts
- 1/2 TSP Almond Extract
- 1/2 TSP Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 Cup White Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 TSP Iodized Salt
- 1 TSP Baking Soda
- 1 Cup Melted Unsalted Butter
- 1 TSP Vanilla Extract
- 1 Extra Large Egg
- 2 Extra Large Egg Yolks
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients (Flour, Baking Soda, Cinnamon and Salt) in large mixing bowl.
- Whisk dry ingredients until combined.
- Add butter + sugar in a separate large mixing bowl.
- Whisk butter with sugar until well-combined (approx. 60 seconds).
- Add other wet ingredients (Egg Yolks, Vanilla Extract, Almond Extract) to combined Butter + Sugar and whisk for 30 seconds each until combined.
- Add wet ingredients into bowl with dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
- Fold white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts into cookie dough until just combined.
- Tightly cover dough and place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes
- Preheat oven to 350*F and line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove dough from refrigerator and using cookie scoop, place dough onto cookie sheet and ensure they are evenly spaced.
- Place cookie sheet(s) in oven and bake for 10 minutes***.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving.
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Notes
***This recipe was tested using an electric range. Exact cook times may vary slightly if using a gas range.
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