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Chewy Macadamia Nut Cookies

Healthy Fact of the Day

Chewy Macadamia Nut Cookies are a delightful treat that incorporates the rich and buttery flavor of macadamia nuts into a classic cookie. Macadamia nuts are a good source of healthy monounsaturated fats and add a satisfying crunch to these indulgent cookies.

Ingredients

 

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
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Instructions

 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

  4. Stir in vanilla extract.

  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  7. Fold in chopped macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips or chunks.

  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.

  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

  11. Once cooled, store the Chewy Macadamia Nut Cookies in an airtight container.

 

Enjoy these irresistible cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!

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