Best 4 Macadamia Nut Cookie Recipes

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Creating the perfect macadamia nut cookie requires a delicate balance of flavors and textures. With its sweet, buttery base, chewy center, and crunchy nuttiness, the macadamia nut cookie is a classic treat that has delighted taste buds for generations. Whether you prefer a crispy exterior or a soft and gooey interior, there's a macadamia nut cookie recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. From traditional recipes passed down through families to innovative twists on the classic, the possibilities are endless. So grab your apron and get ready to embark on a culinary journey to find the best macadamia nut cookie recipe for your next baking adventure.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOCHIP, COCONUT & MACADAMIA NUT COOKIE BARS



Chocochip, Coconut & Macadamia Nut Cookie Bars image

Make and share this Chocochip, Coconut & Macadamia Nut Cookie Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F In a small saucepan melt butter.
  • Stir in your crumbs, and combine thoroughly.
  • Press mixture into a 13x9 pan.
  • Pour the condensed milk evenly over the crumbs, and then scatter the chocolate chips evenly.
  • Next, sprinkle the coconut and nuts evenly.
  • Now, press down firmly over the entire mixture.
  • Put into your preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until light golden brown.
  • Cool completely in pan on top of a wire rack.

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIE WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES



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Make and share this Great American Cookie White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Dessert

Time 29m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut flakes, finely minced
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces solid white chocolate, cut into chunks
1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar on high speed. Add coconut, egg, milk and vanilla. Mix well.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and combine until dough forms.
  • Mix in the white chocolate and nuts.
  • Measure out about 2 1/2 tablespoons dough and form a ball. Drop each ball of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes.
  • DO NOT OVER BAKE. Cookies should come out of the oven appearing slightly browned, yet under cooked. When cooled, the cookies will be soft and chewy like the original.

WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA NUT COOKIE CAKE



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I turned my favorite cookie into a birthday cake for a friend! Pretty much a cake-mix cookie baked as a cake, and can be made into all sorts of fun flavors!

Provided by Kim Koker

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     White Chocolate

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (18.25 ounce) package French vanilla cake mix
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 (16 ounce) can vanilla frosting
1 (1 ounce) square white chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
½ cup finely chopped white chocolate chips
½ cup finely chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix butter, eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a bowl; stir in cake mix until mixture looks like cookie dough. Add 1 cup white chocolate chips and 1 cup macadamia nuts. Press dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
  • Beat vanilla frosting in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Stir in melted white chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Fold whipped topping into frosting. Spread frosting onto cookie cake.
  • Garnish frosting layer with 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup macadamia nuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 332.7 mg, Sugar 47 g

COCONUT MACADAMIA NUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE



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A yummy tropical twist on a traditional chocolate chip cookie. Enjoy!

Provided by Rebecca Figueroa

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c dark brown sugar
2 stick butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp coconut extract
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 c sweetened flaked coconut
4 1/2 oz container of macadamia nuts roughly chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325
  • 2. In a bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt mix with fork to combine.
  • 3. In a large bowl blend together sugar and butter until mixed (about 3-5 minutes)
  • 4. Add eggs one a time mixing after each addition, add vanilla and coconut extracts and mix
  • 5. Add flour mixture in 3 steps, mixing to combine in between each addition
  • 6. Add in flaked coconut, macadamia nuts and chocolate chips and mix in by hand until well incorporated
  • 7. Drop tablespoond of dough onto ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart
  • 8. Bake for approximately 18-22 minutes until golden

Tips:

  • Use high-quality macadamia nuts for the best flavor.
  • Toast the macadamia nuts before using to enhance their flavor.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy to ensure the cookies are tender.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Macadamia nut cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their buttery flavor, chewy texture, and crunchy macadamia nuts, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these macadamia nut cookies a try.

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