White chocolate macadamia nut cookies: crispy edges, soft, chewy centers with a touch of crunch. This recipe uses a no chill dough and is sure to please the crowd.
This recipe is a cousin to the classic chocolate chip cookie. Swap out the semi sweet chocolate chips for white chocolate and add in macadamia nuts for a subtle nutty crunch.
Day 8 of the 12 Days of Cookies.
If you missed days 1-7, check them out below
- Day 1: Easy chocolate chip cookies
- Day 2: Soft oatmeal cookies
- Day 3: Macadamia nut snowball cookies
- Day 4: Lilikoi butter thumbprint cookies
- Day 5: Brownie mix cookies
- Day 6: Cheesecake Stuffed Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Day 7: Ube Crinkle Cookies
This is a simple recipe that even the kids can help with. Simply measure and dump ingredients into a stand mixer, mix, scoop, and bake. The hardest part is waiting the 20 minutes until the cookies are done. I love to eat my white chocolate macadamia nut cookies with a cold glass of milk.
What do I need to make white chocolate macadamia nut cookies?
- All purpose flour: The best way to measure flour is by scooping the flour with a spoon into a measuring cup and level with a knife or flat surface.
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Light brown sugar: You can opt for dark brown sugar. This will give a richer, more molasses flavor.
- Granulated sugar
- Butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla (try my recipe for homemade vanilla extract in the Instant Pot
- White chocolate chips
- Macadamia nuts
Do I need to chill my dough before baking?
Nope,. This recipe is stable enough that it will not spread.
How long does it take to bake this recipe?
20-25 minutes at 300F or until golden brown.
How to store white chocolate macadamia nut cookies?
These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for about 5 days.
Can I freeze white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookie dough?
Yes. Make a big batch. Save half for another baking day or when you have surprise guests.
How to make white chocolate macadamia nut cookie?
- Preheat oven to 300F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl add flour, baking soda, and salt, Stir to combine. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer add sugars and butter. Mix until well combined. Then add eggs and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients and blend just until combined. Stir in chocolate chip.
- Using a large cookie scoop, scoop out about 3 tablespoons of dough and place on the parchment lined baking sheet. Be sure to leave about one inch between each cookie to allow the cookies space to rise, about 12 large cookies per baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup macadamia nuts roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl add flour, baking soda, and salt, Stir to combine. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer add sugars and butter. Mix until well combined. Then add eggs and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients and blend just until combined. Stir in chocolate chip.
- Using a large cookie scoop, scoop out about 3 tablespoons of dough and place
on the parchment lined baking sheet. Be sure to leave about one inch
between each cookie to allow the cookies space to rise, about 12 large
cookies per baking sheet. - Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
Nutrition
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UMMMM yes please, these look truly scrumptious!
Thank you. These really are yummy!
Do I bake ate 350 or 300? Says preheat oven to 350 but earlier it says bake at 300 for 20 minutes
Good morning. I apologize for the typo. It should read BAKE AT 300F for 20-25min. The error has been corrected. Thank you for letting me know.
my favorite cookie – these are so good – I highly recommend them!
These cookies look delicious.
Delicious
Totally delish cookies!! thanks
Do I need to softened the butter?
Yes, I would suggest that. Softening the butter allows the butter and sugar to blend together.