The very first time I ate macadamia nut cookies were from Subway Restaurant. Eventually, it became my favorite and now every-time we buy subs, we pick up a couple of those cookies. They are buttery, soft, a little chewy with crunchy bites in between.. yummmy!
This time I wanted to bake them at home. I didn’t chop the nuts too small, just in halves or quarters. And I used some chocolate chips, but you can use whatever you like. Or, skip the chocolate chips and let the nuts be the hero of the cookies. 
This will make about 24 cookies (recipe adapted from here)
PrintChocolate Chips Macadamia Nuts Cookies
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Description
These homemade cookies are buttery, chocolaty, and nutty, featuring crunchy macadamia nuts and rich chocolate chips in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1-1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the flour with salt and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, egg yolk, sugar, and butter until they are well combined and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract to the wet mixture and whisk again for a couple of minutes until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the macadamia nuts and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
The cooking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of the cookies. For a more pronounced nutty flavor, you can skip the chocolate chips and let the macadamia nuts shine. Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20
i like the combination of nuts and white chocolate, and it all comes together in these lovely cookies!