By Becky Hardin
Published Nov 8, 2021
If you are looking for delicious Christmas cookies, you can not go wrong with this white chocolate and macadamia nut recipe! Simple to make and deliciously sweet, be sure to make a double batch as they’ll disappear quickly!
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe
Whether you are heading to a cookie exchange this Christmas, or just want something sweet to have to hand during the holidays, these cookies tick all the right boxes!
Soft and chewy, and made with sweet white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts, these cookies are a real crowd pleaser!
Be sure to try my Brown Butter Chocolate Cookies and Brownie Cookies too!
Why you’ll love this White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie recipe:
- QUICK AND EASY: There’s nothing complicated about this cookie recipe. They take 10 minutes to make and 10 minutes to bake.
- KID FRIENDLY: Kids will obviously love eating these, but they can help you make them too!
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS : Made with everyday baking staples, you’re likely to have a lot of the ingredients on hand already.
Make up a big batch of these cookies and enjoy them throughout the festive season. Of course, you can make them anytime the cookie craving strikes!
How to make White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies from Scratch
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- Cream together the butter and sugar til light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla.
- Stir in the dry ingredients til just combined.
- Fold in the macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips.
- Scoop balls of the cookie dough on to a lined baking sheet.
- Bake!
Once your cookies have fully cooled, transfer them to an airtight container. They will keep well at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can store them in the fridge, but they tend to dry out a little.
Get ahead with your holiday baking and make a batch and freeze them. Let them cool completely and then freeze solid on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag or container. They will keep well for 3 months and can be thawed at room temperature.
If you aren’t a fan of white chocolate, you can easily make these cookies with milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips instead.
I love the texture and flavor of macadamia nuts, but you can easily substitute them for others you have in your pantry. Almonds, walnuts or pecans all make excellent choices.
Tips!
- Soften your butter before using it so that it combines well and you get and even texture. I like to take it out of the fridge about an hour before I want to start making them.
- Don’t over mix the cookie dough when you add in the flour. This can overdevelop the gluten leading to heavy cookies.
- These cookies only take about 10 minutes to bake, so keep your eye on them. They are done when they tops are solid and the edges are very slightly golden brown.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack. This allows the air to circulate around them so that they don’t get soggy.
These white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are one delicious sweet treat. Simple to make but as good as you’ll get from any bakery!
All the Holiday Cookies
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Baking and Christmas go hand in hand. See our guide for our fave recipes + tips and tricks for perfect cookies.
These white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are perfect to enjoy this holiday season. Remember to leave a few out for Santa with a glass of milk!
More Easy Cookie Recipes we Love
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
- Ginger Cookies
- Hermit Cookies
- Shortbread Cookies
- Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, room temperature (1 stick)
- ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- ▢ 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ▢ 1½ cups all-purpose flour 180 grams
- ▢ ¾ teaspoon baking soda 5 grams
- ▢ ½ cup white chocolate chips 85 grams
- ▢ ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts 80 grams
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix to combine. 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Add the flour and baking soda and mix just until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated. You don’t want to overmix! 1½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- Add the white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts and fold them into the cookie dough gently. ½ cup white chocolate chips, ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
- Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are starting to turn golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 2 Baking Sheet
- Stand Mixer
Becky’s Tips
- Soften your butter before using it so that it combines well and you get an even texture. I like to take it out of the fridge about an hour before I want to start making them.
- Don’t over-mix the cookie dough when you add in the flour. This can overdevelop the gluten leading to heavy cookies.
- These cookies only take about 10 minutes to bake, so keep your eye on them. They are done when the tops are solid and the edges are very slightly golden brown.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack. This allows the air to circulate around them so that they don’t get soggy.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
White Chocolate Macadamia Nuts Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 2 Baking Sheet
- Stand Mixer
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, room temperature (1 stick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour 180 grams
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda 5 grams
- ½ cup white chocolate chips 85 grams
- ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts 80 grams
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix to combine. 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Add the flour and baking soda and mix just until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated. You don’t want to overmix! 1½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- Add the white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts and fold them into the cookie dough gently. ½ cup white chocolate chips, ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
- Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are starting to turn golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
Video
Notes
- Soften your butter before using it so that it combines well and you get an even texture. I like to take it out of the fridge about an hour before I want to start making them.
- Don’t over-mix the cookie dough when you add in the flour. This can overdevelop the gluten leading to heavy cookies.
- These cookies only take about 10 minutes to bake, so keep your eye on them. They are done when the tops are solid and the edges are very slightly golden brown.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack. This allows the air to circulate around them so that they don’t get soggy.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
