White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
13
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Calories
313 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Description
The cookie dough is prepared by creaming softened unsalted butter with brown and white sugars and salt, then adding egg yolks and vanilla extract for depth of flavor. A mix of baking powder, rice flour, and plain flour provides structure and a slightly softer texture compared to standard cookies. Macadamia nuts are chopped into larger pieces for noticeable nutty bites, and white chocolate is chopped finely to scatter smaller sweet pockets throughout the cookie.
After chilling the dough as a log, it is sliced and baked with an initial high heat phase to prevent excessive spreading and set the edges, followed by a longer, lower temperature bake to cook through without browning too much. The result is a large, thick cookie that holds shape well and balances crunch and softness without being overly sweet or dry.
The recipe notes emphasize using eating-quality white chocolate instead of baking chocolate for better flavor and recommend storing in an airtight container to retain texture for several days. The cookies can be customized by swapping nuts or chocolate pieces or using other mix-ins. Leftover egg whites can be used in related recipes.
Ingredients
- 175g / 5.5 oz unsalted butter 11 US tbsp, softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white sugar , caster/superfine best
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 egg Note 6 for using leftover whites, yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract or essence
- 1 1/2 cups flour , plain/all purpose
- 1/2 cup rice flour Note 1, sub with plain flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 100g / 3.5 oz macadamia nuts roughly chopped (Note 2
- 125g / 4 oz white chocolate chopped into pretty small pieces (not baking chocolate, Note 3, eating type
Instructions
- Beat butter, sugar and salt on medium (speed 5) using a hand held mixer for 1 minute until smooth.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla, beat for 1 minute or until smooth.
- Add baking powder, rice flour and half the plain flour. Beat with mixer on medium speed until flour is incorporated.
- Add remaining flour and beat with mixer until flour is incorporated. Add macadamia nuts and chocolate, then mix through with a wooden spoon (dough gets a bit too hard to use mixer).
- Scrape mixture onto a work surface, press together and shape into a 22cm/9" log.
- Roll up in baking paper or cling wrap, twist ends then refrigerate for 2 hours.
Slice and bake:
- Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan).
- Line 2 trays with baking paper.
- Remove log from fridge, unwrap and slice into 1.75cm / 3/4" thick slices (12 - 13 cookies).
- Place 6 on each tray, bake for 10 minutes.
- Turn oven down to 170°C/340°F (150°C fan), switch the trays between shelves.
- Bake 15 minutes, remove from oven and cool cookies on tray.
- Cool fully before serving.
Notes
- Rice flour contributes to a smoother, velvety cookie texture and can be substituted with plain flour if unavailable.
- Chop macadamia nuts into halves or quarters to ensure sizable crunchy bites within the cookies.
- Use eating-quality white chocolate chopped into small bits to distribute flavor without causing excessive surface cracking.
- Cookies are thick, so a longer bake time at two temperatures sets the shape and cooks fully without over-browning.
- These cookies do not spread much; adjust baking time if making smaller cookies.
- Store finished cookies in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days to maintain freshness and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 13Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313cal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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