Bring a taste of the islands into your kitchen with Jo's White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie Recipe—A buttery island-inspired cookie with white chocolate chunks and crunchy macadamia nuts. I bring back macadamia nuts whenever I visit Hawaii. Delicious!
Inspired by the cozy, coastal charm of Summer Street, this easy homemade cookie recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, afternoon coffee, holiday baking, or a relaxing weekend with a good book. If you're looking for the best white chocolate macadamia nut cookie recipe with a tropical twist, these soft, golden cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Bake a batch, pour your favorite drink, and escape to Crown Island one delicious bite at a time.
Makes: About 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg (about 50 g without the shell)
- 2 teaspoons (10 mL) vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) coconut extract optional
- 2½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
- 1 cup (170 g) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (135 g) roasted macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and coconut extract (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Serving Suggestions
These cookies pair beautifully with:
☕ Freshly brewed coffee
🥛 A cold glass of milk
🍦 Vanilla bean ice cream
🍍 Fresh pineapple or tropical fruit
🌴 A relaxing afternoon with a good book
