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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies with Sea Salt

Indulge in these luxurious White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies! Crispy, chewy, and topped with sea salt, they're a crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup good quality butter softened (1.5 sticks)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts (preferably sea salt dry roasted)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the large egg and egg yolk, mixing until fully incorporated, then add the vanilla and almond extracts.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
  8. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt flakes on top of each cookie dough ball.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze cookie dough balls on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag for longer storage.
  • For chewier cookies, add an extra egg yolk or reduce the flour slightly.