White Chocolate, Cranberry, and Macadamia Nut Cookies

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White Chocolate, Cranberry, and Macadamia Nut Cookies
45 min.
36
203kcal

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Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with our White Chocolate, Cranberry, and Macadamia Nut Cookies! Perfectly buttery and lightly sweet, these cookies are a scrumptious treat that will transport your taste buds to paradise with every bite. The rich, creamy white chocolate pairs beautifully with the tartness of dried cranberries, while the roasted macadamia nuts add a satisfying crunch that elevates the texture to new heights.

Not only are these cookies a feast for the palate, but they are also visually appealing, showcasing the vibrant red cranberries and creamy white chocolate against a golden-brown backdrop. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, these cookies make for a delightful dessert that everyone will love.

With a prep time of just 45 minutes and the ability to make 36 deliciously satisfying cookies, they are perfect for sharing—though you may find it difficult to resist keeping some for yourself! Gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this wonderful blend of sweetness and texture. It’s time to create some memorable moments with these irresistible cookies!

Ingredients

  • cups all purpose flour 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • ounces cranberries dried
  • large eggs 
  • cup brown sugar packed ()
  • 4.5 ounces roasted macadamia nuts salted coarsely chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • cup butter unsalted room temperature (2 sticks)
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 
  • 8.5 ounces chocolate chips white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift first 3 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy.
  2. Add both sugars and beat until blended. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla.
  3. Add dry ingredients and beat just until blended. Using spatula, stir in cranberries, white chocolate chips, and nuts.
  4. For large cookies, drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, spacing 21/2 inches apart. For small cookies, drop dough by level tablespoonfuls onto sheets, spacing 11/2 inches apart.
  5. Bake cookies until just golden, about 18 minutes for large cookies and about 15 minutes for small cookies. Cool on sheets. Do ahead Can be made ahead. Store airtight at room temperature up to 2 days or freeze up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories203kcal
Protein4.17%
Fat44.87%
Carbs50.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.25
Glycemic Load
11.44
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.3647825863698%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:203.48kcal
10.17%
Fat:10.38g
15.97%
Saturated Fat:5.07g
31.7%
Carbohydrates:26.53g
8.84%
Net Carbohydrates:25.68g
9.34%
Sugar:17.72g
19.68%
Cholesterol:25.3mg
8.43%
Sodium:91.92mg
4%
Alcohol:0.12g
100%
Alcohol %:0.35%
100%
Protein:2.17g
4.34%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.83%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.69%
Selenium:5µg
7.15%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.49%
Folate:21.48µg
5.37%
Iron:0.74mg
4.14%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.96%
Phosphorus:37.35mg
3.74%
Vitamin A:174.58IU
3.49%
Fiber:0.85g
3.4%
Copper:0.06mg
2.76%
Calcium:26.57mg
2.66%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.43%
Magnesium:8.94mg
2.24%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.81%
Potassium:59.75mg
1.71%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.45%
Vitamin K:1.45µg
1.38%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.37%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.22%
Source:Epicurious