Description
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are the ultimate indulgence, blending rich chocolate with crunchy macadamia nuts for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mix to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts carefully.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before enjoying.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For chewier cookies, bake for a shorter time.
- Experiment with different types of nuts or chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg