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Best-Ever White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

September 3, 2018 By Kim Lange 39 Comments

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If you’re a cookie freak, like a bunch of cookie monsters I think you are, you have arrived right on schedule for cookies!  It’s the right time, right place!  ðŸ™‚   Seriously, anytime is cookie time, right?

I have many, sweet memories of baking tons of home-made cookies with friends and family, and this cookie recipe is definitely one we cherish.

Thank goodness even on a bad day, cookies always make everything better.

I love good, delicious home-made cookies, and these are some of the BEST-EVER! Tradition of baking cookies for families, has been carried down from generation to generation. 

Chewy, nutty, buttery, white chocolate chip cookies chocked full of macadamia nuts. Macadamia nuts are so awesome!  Macadamia nuts have a sweet taste and are rich source of energy.

I particularly like using dry roasted salted macadamia nuts with the sweet white chocolate chips for the sweet and salty effect. 

These are an extremely popular cookie during the holidays for sure.  One of Santa’s favorite cookies for sure!

I even made some with cranberries and the tartness of the cranberries went so well with the Best-Ever White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, they have been named Best-Ever White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Nut Cookies!   

Enjoy!

Best-Ever White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Kim Lange
These cookies are thick, soft, and buttery and chewy, exactly what you want right? They're not too sweet, but it's heaven when you get that taste of sweet white chocolate and a bit of salty macadamia nuts. Simply awesome!! Double recipe for holidays!
3.85 from 193 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Course Dessert
Servings 12 Cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, room temp or cool
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or can add sea salt on top after baking
  • 1 cup Ghiradelli White Chocolate Chips or white chocolate chunks, chopped, add more depending on your tastes.
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted salted macadamia nuts

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl using a mixer, cream the softened butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a mixer, until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated without overmixing.
  • Stir in flour, baking soda and salt until just incorporated.
  • Stir in white baking chips or bar chunks and nuts.
  • Using a large or medium cookie scoop, scoop all the cookie dough cookie balls onto a baking sheet and transfer to refrigerator for 30 minutes for thicker cookies, but can also be baked without refrigerating, just won't be as thick, but still yummy! If longer, cover with plastic wrap, so cookie dough doesn't dry out.
  • Place cookie dough balls 2 inches apart from each other and bake until bottoms of cookies are light golden brown. See cookie baking times in notes. Cookies may seem soft and underdone, but they will set upon cooling for chewy cookie texture.
  • Cool 5-10 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
  • Cookies stay fresh when kept in a sealed container at room temperature for 3 - 4 days, or can be frozen for up to two months.

Notes

Optional: Add 1/2 cups dried cranberries for a whole recipe if you want!
large cookie scoop is 1/4 cup - bake 14-16 minutes and preferred!  (12 cookies)
medium cookie scoop is approx 2 tablespoons - bake 12-14 minutes (16 cookies)
small cookie scoop is 1 tablespoon - bake 9-11 minutes (24 cookies)
 
Keyword christmas cookies, cookies, macadamia nuts, white chocolate, white chocolate chip cookies
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Cookies inspired by my Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

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  1. Rosie says

    January 27, 2021 at 1:52 am

    Did this recipe get altered by any chance?

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    • Kim Lange says

      January 27, 2021 at 8:19 am

      They are based off my Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies, with little change. It did get altered as far as I think these are better if the dough is chilled a bit, but not necessary.

  2. DB says

    December 10, 2020 at 8:39 pm

    How many tablespoons fulls should each piece be?

    Reply
    • Kim Lange says

      December 11, 2020 at 8:54 am

      Depending on how big you want the cookies, smallest being 1 tablespoon, medium about 1/2 – 2 tablespoons, for large – 3 tablespoons and jumbo – 1/4 cup and with each size adjusting time in the oven for baking. I think medium is probably the most popular, but any size is good! Hope this helps some? Happy Holidays!

  3. Brenda E Mason says

    December 4, 2020 at 10:47 am

    Hi Kim — How do you roast macadamia nuts if you can’t find them at the grocery store?

    Reply
    • Kim Lange says

      December 4, 2020 at 11:01 am

      Hi Brenda! Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil (optional). Toast nuts for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Be watchful, careful to not allow nuts to burn. Toss them around or shake pan every couple of minutes if you wish. Allow to cool. Store tightly covered for up to a week

  4. Sarah says

    November 4, 2020 at 11:53 pm

    Husband devoured a dozen on his own about 20 minutes after I finished them. They’re pretty darned good. Definitely a win in our home!!

    Reply
    • Kim Lange says

      November 5, 2020 at 9:05 am

      Great to hear Sarah! Thank you so much for letting me know. That makes me so happy!

  5. Lisa says

    October 10, 2020 at 11:55 am

    Quick, easy, and delicious

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