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Salted Honey White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies: Soft, Buttery, and Irresistible


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

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  • 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks / 170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup honey (preferably wildflower or clover)
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped bars
  • ¾ cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream wet ingredients: Beat butter, granulated sugar, and honey until light and fluffy (~3 min). Add egg, yolk, and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Combine: Gradually add flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in white chocolate and toasted macadamia nuts.
  5. Chill dough 30 minutes (helps prevent overspreading and enhances flavor).
  6. Scoop: Roll into 2-tbsp balls. Place 3″ apart on sheets.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers look soft.
  8. Finish: Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Cool on pan 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
💡 Pro Tips:
Toast macadamia nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
– Use real honey—avoid “honey-flavored syrup” for best taste and texture.
– For extra chew, store cooled cookies with a slice of bread in an airtight container.

Prep Time & Nutrition (per cookie, makes 18):

Prep Time: 15 min (+ chilling) | Cook Time: 12 min | Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 18 | Calories: 190 | Net Carbs: 20g | Fats: 12g | Protein: 3g