White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
Buttery, chewy cookies loaded with white chocolate chunks and crunchy macadamia nuts. A classic American favorite that's ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups white chocolate chunks
- 1.25 cups macadamia nuts, roasted and halved
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat butter and both sugars until pale and fluffy, ~3 minutes.
- 3
Add egg and vanilla. Beat until combined, scraping down the bowl.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.
- 5
Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Stir until just combined, no lumps.
- 6
Fold in white chocolate chunks and macadamia nuts until evenly distributed.
- 7
Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
- 8
Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft.
- 9
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tools you’ll need
- two large baking sheets
- parchment paper
- large bowl
- electric mixer
- separate mixing bowl
- whisk
- rubber spatula
- 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop
- wire cooling rack
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