Heavenly White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies 🍪✨

Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of these white chocolate macadamia nut cookies! This recipe is a delightful treat, perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea. The combination of buttery cookie dough, crunchy nuts, and silky white chocolate chunks makes each bite a little piece of heaven. 🌰🍫

Ingredients

For the cookie dough

• 1 cup of butter, softened
• 3/4 cup of packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
• 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

For the mix-ins

• 1 cup of coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 cup of coarsely chopped white chocolate

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.

🍰 The creaming process is crucial for the texture of the cookies, so make sure to take your time here!

3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts for that extra burst of flavor.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the creamed mixture, stirring just until combined.

5. Fold in the macadamia nuts and white chocolate chunks evenly throughout the dough.

6. Using a teaspoon, drop the dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each as they will spread while baking.

7. Bake in your preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

🔥 Keep an eye on them as baking times can vary slightly based on your oven. Don’t overbake; they’ll continue to firm up after cooling!

8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• Nut-Free Option: If you want to skip the nuts, feel free to replace them with additional white chocolate or caramel bits for a wonderful twist! 🍬
• More Flavor: Add a pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies right before baking for a sweet-salty combo that enhances the flavors!
• Storage: These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer, separated by parchment paper, then transfer to a freezer bag.
• Make it a Gift: Package these cookies in a decorative tin or box for a lovely homemade gift!

Enjoy baking and delighting your loved ones with these delectable treats! 🎊❤️