Desserts Cookies Nut Cookie Recipes Macadamia Nut White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies 4.6 (1,159) 933 Reviews 209 Photos I was served white chocolate macadamia nut cookies at a restaurant in Springfield, MO, during a business conference. Went home and made up this recipe which has been a hit at any church gathering I take them to. They're even better than the one I had at the conference. Submitted by Mary Updated on October 12, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 209 209 209 209 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 48 Yield: 4 dozen cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Satisfy your sweet tooth with these white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie Ingredients These are the ingredients you’ll need to make the best white chocolate macadamia nut cookie recipe: Butter: This white chocolate macadamia nut cookie recipe starts with two sticks of butter. Sugars: You’ll need a blend of white and brown sugars for this sweet recipe. Eggs: Eggs act as a binding ingredient, which means they hold the dough together. Extracts: Add flavor with vanilla extract and almond extract. Flour: All-purpose flour gives the cookie dough structure. Baking soda: Baking soda acts as a leavener, which means it helps the cookies rise. Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor of the cookies, but it won’t make them taste salty. Mix-ins: Of course, you’ll need coarsely chopped white chocolate chips and coarsely chopped macadamia nuts! How to Make White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade white chocolate macadamia nut cookies: Beat the wet ingredients together in one bowl and the dry ingredients in another bowl. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture, then stir in the mix-ins. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet. Bake until the cookies are golden brown. How to Store White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Store the white chocolate macadamia nut cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days or in the refrigerator for up to one week. Can You Freeze White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies? Yes! You can freeze baked white chocolate macadamia nut cookies and white chocolate macadamia nut cookie dough. Here’s how: To freeze baked cookies: Allow the baked cookies to cool completely. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet, cover, and freeze for about three hours or up to overnight. Transfer the now-frozen cookies to a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. Wrap in at least one layer of foil for extra protection. Freeze for up to two months.To freeze cookie dough: Drop balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and freeze for about three hours or up to overnight. Transfer the frozen cookies to a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. Wrap in at least one layer of foil for extra protection. Freeze for up to two months. Learn more: How to Freeze Cookies and Cookie Dough for Easy Baking Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “Made the recipe exactly,” says one Allrecipes community member. “I refrigerated the dough for an hour. Also, I freeze my cookie sheets for a couple of hours. Cookies are puffy, not flat, and the taste is excellent.” “Made these cookies for the first time, fantastic results,” raves another community member. “I used a full teaspoon of vanilla, as I did not have almond extract. Absolutely delicious!” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings 1 cup butter, softened ¾ cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 2 large eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts 1 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture; fold in macadamia nuts and white chocolate. Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. apurpleocean I Made It Print 1,862 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 122 Calories 7g Fat 13g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 48 Calories 122 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 4g 18% Cholesterol 19mg 6% Sodium 85mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 8g Protein 1g 3% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 16mg 1% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 36mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.