Tropical Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Transport your taste buds to a sun-soaked island getaway with these Tropical Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies! Bursting with the zesty brightness of fresh key lime juice and zest, these cookies deliver a tantalizing balance of citrusy tang and sweet decadence. Buttery and soft in texture, they’re studded with creamy white chocolate chips and rich, crunchy macadamia nuts for an indulgent tropical twist. Perfectly golden edges give way to a tender, chewy center that’s impossible to resist. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for summer parties or as a refreshing year-round treat, these cookies are as delightful to make as they are to devour. Whether you’re craving a unique dessert or looking to impress with a cookie that stands out, this recipe will be your go-to for a tropical-inspired indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 75 grams light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 150 grams white chocolate chips
- 100 grams macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Add the egg, key lime juice, key lime zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat on low speed until well combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a spatula, fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop out about 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Tropical Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies with a refreshing drink or as a sweet treat anytime!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.3 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.0 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 474 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 1373 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 342.0 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 180.5 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 827 mg | 18% | |
*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.
