White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

White chocolate macadamia nut cookies are full of flavor, texture, and have the perfect chew. Chunky, buttery, and full of tender nuts and white chocolate, this classic cookie recipe is one of our absolute favorites!

Ingredients

• 1 cup salted butter softened
• 1 cup brown sugar tightly packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
3. Add in eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
4. Stir in baking soda, salt, and flour. Mix until it forms a nice dough. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts with a spoon.
5. Take 2 tablespoons of dough and use your hands to quickly shape into a dough ball and place on the prepared cookie sheets, 12 cookies per pan. This recipe makes 24 cookies total.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until just kissed with brown. Do not over bake.
7. Remove pan from the oven and let cookies cool on the pan for 3-5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.