White Chocolate Cherry Macadamia Nut Cookies
Deliciously chewy cookies packed with white chocolate, dried cherries, and crunchy macadamia nuts, perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1/2 cup butter, softened Make sure to soften butter to room temperature.
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts Can substitute with walnuts or pecans.
- 1 cup dried cherries Can substitute with cranberries.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat until fluffy and pale in color, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, using a wooden spoon to combine gently.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips, dried cherries, and chopped macadamia nuts until evenly distributed.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of the cookie batter onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving space between each mound.
Baking
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For serving, pair with milk or coffee, and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat!