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The BEST Chewy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

January 5, 2022 by Stephanie Brubaker 46 Comments

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The BEST Chewy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are so easy to make and taste like the bakery favorite! They freeze well, too!

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The BEST Ever Chewy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

These White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are making me all nostalgic about our trips to Hawaii over the years. And while I can’t be there right now (I wish!) I can eat these chewy, butter cookies on my front porch and dream. 

The BEST Chewy, Buttery, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

These cookies are super easy to make, and they are seriously addicting. Like, be prepared to lose all self control and watch the batch disappear right before your eyes. I recommend sharing, or freezing some cookies to keep your jeans happy.

The BEST White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

A few of these cookies with a hot cup of coffee is pretty much the perfect afternoon treat! Even my kids said these were the best cookies ever. They were a little upset that my husband felt the same way… Oops!

The saltiness from the nuts, along with the chewy buttery cookie, and sweet white chocolate chips is almost as dreamy as a Hawaiian vacation. I know it’s just the end of summer, but I’m already planning to make these for my Christmas cookie trays/gifts! Don’t hate me for bringing up Christmas this early…I just can’t help myself. Enjoy!

The BEST Chewy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies stacked on a wooden platter

The BEST Chewy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Stephanie Brubaker
The BEST Chewy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are so easy to make and will surely become a favorite! Just like the favorite bakery cookie!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cup macadamia nuts I roughly chopped some and left some whole

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325
  • In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugars very well.
  • Add vanilla, eggs, and salt, and mix well.
  • Add corn starch, baking soda, baking powder, and flour, and mix until combined.
  • Stir in chips and nuts.
  • Drop by 2TBS onto an ungreased baking sheet (I use a silicone baking mat) 2" apart. Bake for 10-11 minutes or until golden on the edges.
  • Allow to cool a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
    Store in an air tight container.
Keyword bakery style cookies, cookie, macadamia nut, white chocolate

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Originally published on Sep 4, 2016

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Comments

  1. Linda says

    January 30, 2022 at 8:00 pm

    I made these cookies and they were awesome!
    They disappeared in no time at all! I have definitely
    saved this recipe as one of OUR FAVORITES!

    Reply
  2. Cindie says

    June 19, 2020 at 6:00 pm

    These are the best cookies ever .. I use the recipe for regular chocolate chip cookies also .. perfect

    Reply
  3. Jan says

    October 12, 2019 at 7:24 am

    Can you use dairy free butter? I have a gluten free, dairy free friend
    Thanks! Sound delicious, her favorite cookie

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      November 9, 2019 at 2:36 pm

      I’m sorry to say, I have no experience baking with dairy free butter. I would love to hear how it turned out if you tried it!

      Reply
  4. Shana Elizabeth says

    October 1, 2019 at 9:07 am

    I don’t see in the recipe how long to refrigerate the dough, looking forward to making these though!!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      November 9, 2019 at 2:39 pm

      This recipe doesn’t not require the dough to be chilled. If you like a thicker cookie, or you just want to make the dough in advance, feel free to chill 🙂

      Reply
  5. Emmeline Steward says

    July 25, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    The best cookies I have had in my whole entire life…without a doubt.

    Reply
    • Phyllis Godley says

      October 16, 2020 at 10:20 pm

      Can these cookies be frozen in dough form or after they’ve baked and cooled? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Stephanie Brubaker says

        October 20, 2020 at 5:09 pm

        They freeze beautifully both ways! enjoy 🙂

        Reply
  6. A.b says

    May 26, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    Well this recipe is amazing in my opinion fool proof I have only made cookies two times and these are the best ones, I could have had them in for a shorter period of time but other then that you can not really go wrong.🙌🏻

    Reply
  7. Ashlee says

    May 11, 2019 at 12:46 pm

    Do you think I can use dry roasted macadamia nuts and they still turn out good?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      May 13, 2019 at 11:30 am

      I think if you enjoy eating them, you will like them in the cookies. Should be just fine 🙂

      Reply
      • Nancy Zhou says

        August 1, 2019 at 1:00 am

        This is my first time making, do you think can I use raw macadamia ?

        Reply
  8. Val says

    April 12, 2019 at 11:05 am

    Thank you so much for the recipe! I made these last night. I altered the macadamia nut with sliced almonds and 1 tsp of almond extract and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. They are perfect! Brought them to share at work, they were a hit!

    Reply
  9. Keely says

    March 24, 2019 at 5:59 pm

    Can you use can’t believe it’s not butter?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      April 11, 2019 at 1:25 pm

      No, this recipe works best with real butter. I wish there were a way to make them healthy, haha 😉

      Reply
  10. Diana says

    March 14, 2019 at 10:04 pm

    Do you use melted butter or softened?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      March 15, 2019 at 6:26 pm

      Softened. Enjoy, Diana!

      Reply
  11. Stefanie says

    January 31, 2019 at 11:45 am

    I’ve made these cookies three time now. The first time, I think I forgot to add 1/2 tsp of baking soda, so they came our flat. The second time they were perfect, and then they were a bit flat again the last time, but I know the last time all of my measurements were right. Any ideas as to why they made have turned out thin?

    This is a delicious recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      February 7, 2019 at 10:34 am

      Your dough may have needed longer fridge time. Or if the dough was especially sticky, you may have needed a bit extra flour. When there is more moisture in the air, or if the dough gets warm, extra flour will keep them from getting flat 🙂

      Reply
    • Petra Cripe says

      April 2, 2019 at 11:36 am

      Maybe your baking soda was old, you can test it b4 using by putting some in a cup & a drop of vinegar; if it bubbles it’s still good!

      Reply
    • Shelby says

      December 18, 2019 at 8:07 pm

      Could be your baking soda is old and lost its use. Try a new box.

      Reply
  12. Samantha says

    January 15, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    I always mess up macadamia nut cookies but these came out amazing!!!

    Reply
  13. Kassia Lueck says

    December 16, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    I have made several new recipes this Christmas, this being one of them. I’ve NEVER posted a comment before but several of my new adventures have just been disgusting but these were not one of them. These cookies were absolutely AMAZING and if you want a great macadamia nut cookies,this is your recipe. The only change I made was I used white chocolate chips.

    Reply
  14. Aizza Hollander says

    November 21, 2018 at 11:11 pm

    Hi, I made these delicious cookies tonight and I noticed thafter they cooled that the cookies tasted a bit dry. I followed the recipe exactly. Has this happened to you?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      November 26, 2018 at 11:13 am

      It sounds like they were a bit over baked. I would try cooking them a minute or two less next time.

      Reply
  15. Anita says

    June 12, 2018 at 7:27 pm

    What’s the purpose of using corn starch? I never used that before in any cookie recipe.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      July 6, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      It keeps the cookies soft for dayyyss! 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  16. Nikki says

    March 14, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    This may be a silly question but, do you use salted or unsalted macadamia nuts? I’m at Trader Joes and they have both. I’m not sure which ones to get.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      March 19, 2018 at 9:03 am

      Either one is fine. I use salted because that’s what I buy to snack on anyway 🙂

      Reply
  17. Rochelle says

    December 4, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    Hello Stephanie! If I make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight, do you think Ill still get the best texture?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      December 5, 2017 at 5:35 pm

      Hi Rochelle! They will probably be a bit chewier but should still be wonderful. These are my hubby’s favorite 🙂

      Reply
  18. Judy says

    January 8, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    I tried this recipe at Christmas and sent to my daughter. She didn’t get them till a week later and she said they were Ahhh-mazing! I agree. I baked some less and some more so I could try the soft version and the crunchy version, both were good. But I think the softer ones keep longer.. if there is such a thing! Make sure you use the genuine White chocolate (ghiradelly is great) and good quality mac nuts! Thanks again!

    Reply
  19. Lorena says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    These recipe by far is the best! I did half to give it a try and they were delicious! For sure I will do more for new years 💃

    Reply
  20. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:54 am

    White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are literally one of my favorites! I use to eat them all the time when I was little! We use to go to Subway after church almost every Sunday and I always got one when we were there!! haha
    I love them!

    Reply
  21. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

    September 8, 2016 at 10:28 pm

    I want to eat my computer screen. Seriously… these look AH-MAZING. And I need three… as soon as possible 🙂

    Reply
  22. Debra A Attinella says

    September 7, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    These cookies would make a great after school snack!

    Reply
  23. Cookin Canuck says

    September 7, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    White chocolate with macadamias is always a surefire winner at my house. I need to make these cookies for my family!

    Reply
  24. Jen @ The Weary Chef says

    September 7, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    I am so obsessed with macadamia nuts! These look awesome!

    Reply
  25. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says

    September 7, 2016 at 10:32 am

    One of my favorite cookies! I just bought a big bag of raw macadamia nuts – cookies it is!

    Reply
  26. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    September 6, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    I LOVE white chocolate macadamia nut cookies and these look perfect!

    Reply
  27. christine says

    September 6, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    You are the second person to bring up Christmas today! ACK! I can barely think halloween never mind christmas. But these cookies sound bomb!

    Reply
  28. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

    September 6, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    White chocolate macadamia nut cookies are by far my absolute favorite! Cannot wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
  29. Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says

    September 6, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    Ooooh, I could go for one of these right now! This is my mom’s #1 favorite cookie and I think I need to make it for her next time she comes down for a visit!

    Reply
  30. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    September 6, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    I love white chocolate macadamia nut cookies! These look wonderful!

    Reply
  31. Florentina says

    September 6, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    I love macadamias and these cookies look amazing!

    Reply

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