White Chocolate Cherry Macadamia Nut Cookies
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If you’re looking for a cookie that perfectly balances sweetness, saltiness, crunch, and just a hint of tartness, these White Chocolate Cherry Macadamia Nut Cookies are your new go-to indulgence! These cookies bring together white chocolate, crunchy macadamia nuts, and chewy dried cherries to create an irresistible treat that will have everyone coming back for more!
Why I Love These Cookies
- The Perfect Flavor Combination – The buttery, slightly salty macadamia nuts complement the sweet white chocolate while the dried cherries add a burst of tangy fruitiness that cuts through the richness.
- Ideal Texture – Crisp on the edges and chewy in the center, each bite delivers a satisfying contrast of textures.
- Easy to Make – No complicated techniques here! Just mix, scoop, and bake.
Whether you’re baking for a holiday, a special occasion, or just because you deserve a treat (yes you do!), these white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are sure to impress. Pair them with a glass of milk and enjoy every bite of this delightful combination!
For more yummy cookies be sure to try my:
- White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
- Coconut Sunflower Seed Cookies
- Mexican Turtle Cookies
- Whole Grain Molasses Cookies
- Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies
- Coconut Butterscotch Cookies
- Kourabiedes (Greek Almond Cookies)
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies
- PBJ Sandwich Cookies
- Chocolate Marshmallow Mint Sandwich Cookies
- Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies with Nutella Marshmallow Filling
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White Chocolate Cherry Macadamia Nut Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter , softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 1 cup dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a cookie sheet.In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugars. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars until fluffy and pale in color, 3-5 minutes. This step is important for ensuring soft, chewy cookies. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Using a wooden spoon, carefully stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture, just until combined. Stir in the white chocolate chips, dried cherries and macadamia nuts.Drop heaping spoonfuls of the batter onto the greased cookie sheet.Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until they just begin to turn golden around the edges. Allow the cookies to cool for 2 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- It isn’t necessary for this recipe (I personally prefer the cherries to be chewy), but you can optionally place the dried cherries in a bowl and cover them with boiling water to soften them. Let them soak for 7-8 then very thoroughly drain them. If you choose to soak them, use only 1/2-3/4 cup dried cherries as they will expand.
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Originally published on The Daring Gourmet February 12, 2013
Hi, I’m Kimberly Killebrew and welcome to Daring Gourmet where you'll find delicious originals, revitalized classics, and simply downright good eats from around the world! Originally from Germany, later raised in England, world-traveled, and now living in the U.S., from my globally-influenced kitchen I invite you to tour the world through your taste buds!
Made a batch yesterday for my hubby’s birthday; followed your recipe to a “T” and they came out so perfect! My oven runs just a tad hot so I had to watch them like a hawk.I am going to hunt for the pretty red cherries, although he said he didn’t care what they looked like; they were delicious! ! I did sift the flour and they did spread nicely–I made them pretty small so got about 30 out of the recipe. I think I wouldn’t double the recipe as it would kill your arm, but just make them in succession!Thanks so much for this great recipe; I will be back for more–anything vegan/vegetarian!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Laurie, thank you! Lots of good vegetarian options here, just type “vegetarian” into the search box and there are also substitution recommendations for some of the meat recipes as well as vegan substitution recommendations. Thanks again and happy cooking!
I had added these to my Christmas Cookie list this year, of the 15 recipes I prepared, these were by far my favorite! So buttery and soft and chewy! I had to use pecans, couldn’t find macadamia nuts, but the cookie itself is a fabulous recipe- thanks
Fantastic, Debbye, I’m thrilled to hear that, thank you!
Can I use slivered almonds for the nut?
Hi Jan, absolutely! You can use any nut you like.
I have attempted to make these this recipe twice, today. Both batches, well… neither batch has turned out. I’ve never botched a batch in my life, and I did twice today. I had to use Craisins instead of dried cherries the second batch, as I didn’t want to go back to the store to buy more cherries in the event that the batch would not turn out. I was right. You indicate to make the dough into balls and place them on the cookie sheet. The balls are not falling. I threw the entire first batch away. This second batch has been in the oven for nearly 15 minutes and they’re just starting to fall, but they look dry.
Where did you find dried cherries that are so red and pretty? The only ones I can find are so dark that they look like raisins.
Hi Gwrn, I think I got those particular ones from the bulk section at Winco.
I didn’t have white chocolate used dark instead….didn’t add alot of white sugar.They came out great….
Just made these, & they are yummy. used dark brown sugar. soaked cherries for a minute then squeezed out liquid before adding. Next time will soak them in liquor! They didn’t spread out much. Used parchment paper, no grease. Thanks for this easy fast thrifty recipe.(only 1 egg. Only 1 stick of butter.)
Wonderful, thanks so much, Karen!
I made these twice once with success and once without. I’m not sure what I did wrong but one batch came out rock hard. Did I overcook them?