Description

Soft, chewy cookies loaded with melty white chocolate and buttery macadamia nuts, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a comforting treat.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (255g) white chocolate chips or chunks
1 cup (140g) macadamia nuts, roughly chopped and toasted
Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined.
Fold in white chocolate chunks and toasted macadamia nuts with a spatula.
Scoop dough balls about 1.5 tablespoons each onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overbake; cookies should look slightly underbaked in the center when removed from oven. Toast macadamia nuts for extra flavor. Use room temperature butter for best creaming results. Optional chilling of dough for 30 minutes helps prevent spreading. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a flavor boost.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 15
Sodium: 100
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

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