Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies
Brighten up your dessert menu with these irresistibly chewy Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies, a delightful combination of zesty citrus and buttery richness. Each bite is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring the crunch of toasted macadamia nuts, the creamy sweetness of white chocolate chips, and a refreshing burst of orange zest and juice. Perfectly golden on the edges and soft in the center, these cookies are easy to whip up with just 15 minutes of prep and bake in under 12 minutes. Serve them warm for a cozy treat or store them for an afternoon pick-me-up that pairs beautifully with tea or coffee. This flavor-packed recipe is a must-try for cookie enthusiasts, blending tropical indulgence with homemade comfort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 piece Large egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest (from 1 large orange)
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1.5 cups Macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1 cup White chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice to the butter mixture. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Stir just until combined; do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips with a spatula or wooden spoon.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are slightly golden. The centers will still look soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cookies warm or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.3 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 105 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
