White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe

Name: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup butter, softened; ¼ cup butter flavor shortening; ¾ cup light brown sugar; ½ cup white sugar; 2 eggs; ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon almond extract; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts (unsalted); 1 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate or 1 cup white chocolate chips

Servings: persons

¾ cup butter, softened
¼ cup butter flavor shortening
¾ cup light brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts (unsalted)
1 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate or 1 cup white chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
3
Beat in each egg, one at a time.
4
Then, stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
5
Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
6
Whisk together, and then gradually add to the creamed mixture (add in 2 or 3 parts).
7
Mix in the macadamia nuts and white chocolate.
8
If you like the cookies chunky, add plenty of extra white chocolate/nuts.
9
Drop the dough by the tablespoonful onto ungreased cookie sheets.
10
Bake for 7-10 minutes, depending on how soft you would like the cookies to be.

1241

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup butter, softened, ¼ cup butter flavor shortening, ¾ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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