White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter (1 cup (2 sticks), softened)
• Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
• Brown sugar (3/4 cup, packed)
• Egg (1 large)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• All-purpose flour (2 cups)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• White chocolate chips (1 cup)
• Macadamia nuts (1 cup, chopped)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and beat well to incorporate. Stir in the vanilla extract to add an aromatic flavor.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
5. Fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them maintain their chewy texture.