White Chocolate Cherry Macadamia Nut Cookies
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!
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 309IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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