White Chocolate, Cranberry, and Macadamia Nut Cookies

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

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful White Chocolate, Cranberry, and Macadamia Nut Cookies! Perfectly baked to a golden hue, these cookies are a harmonious blend of rich white chocolate, tart cranberries, and crunchy macadamia nuts, creating a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these cookies are sure to impress.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 36 cookies that are not only delicious but also visually appealing. The combination of sweet and salty, along with the chewy cranberries and creamy white chocolate, makes these cookies a standout dessert. Plus, they are versatile enough to be enjoyed at any occasion, from holiday parties to casual get-togethers.

What’s more, these cookies can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save some for later. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or freeze them for up to two weeks for a sweet surprise whenever you crave a treat. So gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible cookies that will leave everyone asking for more!

Ingredients

  • cups flour 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • ounces cranberries dried
  • large eggs 
  • cup brown sugar packed ()
  • 4.5 ounces 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