White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Dairy Free
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
45 min.
48
166kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Dairy-Free White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies! Perfectly baked to a golden hue, these cookies are a heavenly combination of creamy white chocolate and crunchy macadamia nuts, making them an irresistible treat for any dessert lover. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 48 cookies that are sure to impress family and friends alike.

What sets these cookies apart is their rich flavor profile, enhanced by the smoothness of white vanilla baking chips and the buttery goodness of margarine. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cookie dough. Plus, the added touch of colorful candy coating makes them not only delicious but visually appealing as well!

Whether you're hosting a gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving a sweet snack, these cookies are the perfect addition to your dessert table. They are also a fantastic option for those who are dairy-free, allowing everyone to enjoy a classic treat without compromise. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of these scrumptious cookies that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces peppermint candies white ()
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • 0.7 cup butter softened
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • teaspoon cream of tartar 
  • cup macadamia nuts coarsely chopped
  • serving purple gel food coloring 
  • 16 ounces candy coating disks melted (almond bark)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • microwave
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F.
  2. Place 1 cup of the baking chips in 2-cup microwavable measuring cup. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 3 to 4 minutes or until chips are softened. Stir chips until smooth; cool.
  3. In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in melted chips on low speed. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Stir in remaining 2/3 cup baking chips and the nuts.
  4. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until very light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
  6. Stir enough paste icing color into melted coating until desired color. (Liquid food color would stiffen the coating.) Dip half of each cookie into colored coating; place on waxed paper until firm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories166kcal
Protein3.47%
Fat52.15%
Carbs44.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.23
Glycemic Load
5.55
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.8878260588516%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:166.16kcal
8.31%
Fat:9.64g
14.83%
Saturated Fat:5.38g
33.63%
Carbohydrates:18.46g
6.15%
Net Carbohydrates:18.05g
6.56%
Sugar:13.04g
14.49%
Cholesterol:6.82mg
2.27%
Sodium:61.87mg
2.69%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:1.44g
2.89%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.03%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.7%
Selenium:2.89µg
4.12%
Folate:13.11µg
3.28%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.76%
Vitamin A:122.67IU
2.45%
Iron:0.44mg
2.45%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.28%
Phosphorus:16.64mg
1.66%
Fiber:0.42g
1.66%
Copper:0.03mg
1.61%
Calcium:14.22mg
1.42%
Magnesium:5.39mg
1.35%