Recipe: White Chocolate & Macadamia Cookies

In a world of fancy, dainty desserts and perfectly shaped macarons I think there’s something satisfying about a chunky, lopsided cookie. These are almost impossible to get wrong and can be as big or small as you like – they can even be more uniform in shape and size if that’s your style (clearly it’s not mine!). The combination of white chocolate and macadamia might not be earth shatteringly new, but it’s a classic for a reason. The mix of sweet white chocolate and a salty hit of macadamia is pretty perfect, and you can whip these up in under half an hour – perfect for that mid morning snack!

Ingredients List

  • 125g butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 cup self raising flour
  • 3/4 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

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Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 175C
  2. Cream the butter and sugar until lightened and combined
  3. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until well mixed
  4. Fold in the two flours to form a dough
  5. Roughly chop the macadamia nuts
  6. Fold in the white chocolate, nuts and salt and mix until combined
  7. Spoon onto baking paper lined trays and bake for 15-20 minutes
  8. Enjoy!

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Do you have a favourite combination for cookies? Are you a fan of chunky, lopsided cookies like I am?

This post is linked up with the Sweet Adventures Blog Hop, which this month is being hosted by The Sticky and Sweet Blog. The theme is cookies so click through to check out all kinds of delicious concoctions!

18 Comments on Recipe: White Chocolate & Macadamia Cookies

  1. Sophie
    August 20, 2013 at 10:20 am (11 years ago)

    I LOVE a chunky, lopsided cookie. Thanks for joining in the blog hop xo
    Sophie recently posted…Monte Carlos

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    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      August 20, 2013 at 10:59 am (11 years ago)

      Thanks for having me! I’m finding so many great blogs to follow – my reading list is getting rather long! xx

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  2. Claire @ Claire K Creations
    August 20, 2013 at 10:57 am (11 years ago)

    I’m with you, I like the rustic, rough looking cookie and you can never go wrong with white chocolate and macadamia. Yum!

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    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      August 20, 2013 at 10:59 am (11 years ago)

      Glad to hear I’m not the only one! Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. GourmetGetaways
    August 20, 2013 at 10:00 pm (11 years ago)

    Oh I do love a crunchy cookie and this looks so GOOD!
    White chocolate and macadamia are the perfect match!
    GourmetGetaways recently posted…Momofuku Compost Cookies

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    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      August 21, 2013 at 9:22 am (11 years ago)

      Thanks! Usually when I feel like a cookie I want it right away, so anything that can be whipped up fast and doesn’t require any dainty work is right up my alley!

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    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      August 22, 2013 at 9:33 am (11 years ago)

      I can imagine that would make you very popular at work!

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  4. JJ - 84thand3rd
    August 22, 2013 at 1:00 pm (11 years ago)

    haha there is something very satisfying about ‘rustic’ cookies ;D great combo of flavours and thanks for joining!

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    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      August 22, 2013 at 3:25 pm (11 years ago)

      Rustic is a great word to describe them! Thank-YOU! Looking forward to participating in more linkups!

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    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      August 23, 2013 at 11:45 am (11 years ago)

      Thanks Stephanie! The more lopsided and choc-full the better I reckon!

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    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      August 23, 2013 at 11:46 am (11 years ago)

      Thanks Swah! They aren’t as dainty as the gorgeous cookies you shared, that’s for sure!

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  5. Chris
    August 23, 2013 at 9:18 pm (11 years ago)

    I love cookies, no matter what the shape is … it’s a good flavour combination what counts. I appreciate something with peanut butter, but … hm … with nuts is fine, especially your white chocolate and macadamia combination.
    Chris recently posted…Cherry Bombs

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    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      August 24, 2013 at 2:42 pm (11 years ago)

      I actually don’t love peanut butter so barely use it, but my boyfriend does so maybe I should experiment with some flavour options for him!

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  6. My Kitchen Stories
    August 23, 2013 at 10:17 pm (11 years ago)

    Oh so very delicious the more uneven the better. I love white chocolate and macadamia they are made in heaven

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    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      August 24, 2013 at 2:42 pm (11 years ago)

      They just match so well don’t they!

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