Strawberry Macadamia Nut Cookies
If you have a sweet tooth and a love for unique flavors, Strawberry Macadamia Nut Cookies are bound to become your new favorite cookies! Combining the rich, buttery crunch of macadamia nuts with the sweetness of white chocolate and the natural flavors of strawberries, they offer a delightful twist on a classic cookie! Perfect for Valentine’s Day, special occasions, or just a cozy day at home, these cookies are both delicious and straightforward to make!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter Cold, Cut into Cubes
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar 53g
- ¼ cup White Sugar 50g
- 1 Egg Large
- 1 teaspoon Strawberry Extract
- ¼ teaspooon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour 180g
- ¾ cup White Chocolate Chips
- 14 grams Freeze Dried Strawberries crushed
- 1 cup Strawberries and Chocolate Macadamia Nuts Hawaiian Host Brand Sliced in half
- ¾ cup Macadamia Nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F Degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat and set aside
- Cut cold Butter into cubes, and cream together Butter and Granulated Sugar and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. This will take about 2-3 minutes on medium or high speed with a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add Egg and Strawberry Extract, and cream until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed to include all ingredients together.
- Gradually add dry ingredients: All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Cornstarch and Salt to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Break or roughly crush freeze dried strawberries.
- Stir in crushed Freeze Dried Strawberries, White Chocolate Chips, chopped Macadamia Nuts, and Strawberries and Cream Macadamia Nuts sliced in half. (Reserve about ⅓ to use as garnish on top of cookies)
- Scoop cookie dough into cookie dough balls using a #24 cookie scoop and place on baking sheet allowing at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350 F Degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set. Centers will still be soft.
- TIP: Add additional white chocolate chips and Strawberries and Cream Macadamia Nuts to top of hot cookies as garnish
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage
- Store: Store your Strawberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies in an airtight container or Ziplock bag once they have completely cooled. Cookies will stay fresh for up to 7 days but are best enjoyed within 3-4 days.
- Freeze: These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months, which is perfect for preparing for the holidays! Store cookies in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Place a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap between each cookie to prevent them from sticking together.
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