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Easy White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

Easy White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

Buttery, chewy cookies loaded with creamy white chocolate and crunchy macadamias. Golden edges, soft centers, and irresistibly nutty.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cornstarch for extra softness
  • 0.75 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened room temperature
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3.25 tbsp beaten egg about 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp beaten egg yolk adds chewiness
  • 1.5 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
  • 1 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped lightly toasted for extra crunch

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
  • Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  • Cream softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 2–3 minutes.
  • Beat in vanilla, then the beaten egg and yolk until smooth and glossy.
  • Mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture on low just until a soft dough forms.
  • Fold in white chocolate chips and chopped macadamias until evenly distributed.
  • Scoop 1.5-tbsp mounds onto prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 9–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
  • Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the scooped dough 30 minutes before baking. Try adding 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut or swapping half the chips for chopped white chocolate bars. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze dough balls up to 2 months; bake from frozen and add 1–2 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.