Macadamia Nut Cookies

Name: Macadamia Nut Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 6 dozen.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 jars (3-1/2 ounces each) macadamia nuts, chopped; 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup (6 ounces) white baking chips

These rich cookies are full of Hawaiian macadamia nuts and chocolate chips. —Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 jars (3-1/2 ounces each) macadamia nuts, chopped
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup (6 ounces) white baking chips

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and beat for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts and chips. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans for 1 minute before removing to wire racks; cool completely.

Editor's Note: 2 cups of chopped almonds may be substituted for the macadamia nuts.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 201 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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Originally published as Macadamia Nut Cookies in Taste of Home April/May 1997

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kredhead

Jun 29, 2018

Keeper recipe, an adult cookie, so good
krox722

Jun 2, 2018

One of the best cookies I've ever had!!
hbaseley

Dec 13, 2014

Hands down, the best cookie I have ever had.
goodeatings

Jun 21, 2012

OW!! this is a keeper, wonderful flavor.Only thing different is I baked at 365.
anchortown68

Mar 11, 2012

Yummy and very addictive. All my guests loved them! It is loaded with chocolate, and nuts.
ticosusie

Nov 22, 2011

These turned out great
Kris Countryman

Jun 25, 2011

I didn't have vanilla chips so I used peaunt butter chips instead. I liked them better than when I had used vanilla chips
debbieilliams333

Feb 12, 2011

These are delicious! I modified the recipe slightly. Added two cups of white and one cup of chocolate chips. I did not refrigerate the dough and found that they came out perfect without having to adjust the baking time.
mitaka36

Dec 10, 2009

I make these two to three times a year. they always turn out perfect and my family and friends think they are the best tasting cookies around

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