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    You are here: Home / Dish Type / Desserts and Sweets / Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies with Macadamia Nuts

    Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies with Macadamia Nuts

    Published: Dec 6, 2017 · Modified: Dec 11, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy an item in my links, at no charge to you.

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    Total Time 32 minutes
    Number of Servings 24 cookies
    Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies with Macadamia Nuts

    Soft and chewy Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies with Macadamia Nuts - the combo of chewy, sweet, tart and crunchy makes this cookie one that all will love.

    Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies with Macadamia Nuts

    I have posted several cookie recipes over the years. They are all soft, chewy cookies because that's the way I like them.

    It is very unlikely that you will find me munching on a dry, crunchy cookie. Actually, I can't think of a single scenario when this might happen. These Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies with Macadamia Nuts are no exception.

    Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies with Macadamia Nuts

    When I lived in Canada, cookies like these were always on mixed cookie trays that seemed to be a feature of any sort of catered event I might go to.

    And I would always choose them over any others, which is unusual for me because my usual favorite cookie is chocolate chip. I guess it was because I didn't usually make these ones for myself that I would reach for them at the buffet line.

    Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies with Macadamia Nuts

    Well, here in Wisconsin, these cookies don't seem to be as common. Or perhaps it's because I no longer regularly attend catered conferences and workshops that I don't see these cookies anymore.

    I was thinking about how I hadn't had them for so long, and how much my kids would probably love them (spoiler alert: they do) and I decided to make them for myself.

    Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies with Macadamia Nuts

    How to Make Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies with Macadamia Nuts

    When I was creating this recipe, I decided to make these cookies in a method that is similar to how I would make a standard chocolate chip cookie.

    I browned and chilled half the butter (because browned butter is always better) while leaving the other half out to soften.

    I used lots of vanilla for extra flavor to compliment the browned butter and white chocolate.

    For the mix-ins, I used a good-quality white chocolate bar and chopped it and the cranberries and macadamia nuts coarsely (I like a chunky cookie).

    Perhaps most importantly, I made sure to pull the cookies out of the oven while they were still very soft to avoid them getting overdone.

    Success! And while I don't really consider these a traditional Christmas cookie, since cranberries, white chocolate and nuts all have a Christmas-y feel to them, they will be perfectly at home on your Christmas baking tray.

    Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies with Macadamia Nuts

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    Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies with Macadamia Nuts Cookies Nutrition Notes:

    The nutrition information in the recipe below assumes the recipe makes 24 cookies, with the calculations providing the nutrients for ONE cookie.

    Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies with Macadamia Nuts
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    Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies with Macadamia Nuts

    Carissa Serink
    Soft and chewy Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies with Macadamia Nuts - the combo of chewy, sweet, tart and crunchy makes this cookie one that all will love.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time32 mins
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 155kcal
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup whole wheat flour (optional - use 1 ½ cups all purpose flour if you skip this ingredient)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 Tablespoon vanilla
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
    • ¾ cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
    • ½ cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate

    Instructions

    • Melt 4 Tablespoons of the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Continue to cook the butter until it has a nutty fragrance and is golden brown. Transfer to a heatproof container and place in fridge or freezer to cool quickly.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
    • Cream together the remaining 4 Tablespoons of the butter, the browned butter and the brown and granulated sugars. Add the egg and vanilla and continue to beat on medium high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
    • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until incorporated. Add the cranberries, white chocolate and macadamia nuts and continue to mix on low speed just until mixed. Wrap dough in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, up to 2 days.
    • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
    • Form the dough in to roughly 1 inch balls and space them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, just until barely beginning to brown at the edges. Cool completely on the baking sheets then store in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition Disclaimer: I try my best to make sure the nutrition information I provide is accurate to provide you with the best information possible. However, due to ingredient discrepancies and other factors, the above nutrition information should be considered an estimation only.

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    1. Natalie

      December 06, 2017 at 11:36 pm

      YUM! These cookies look so delicious and perfect for Christmas!

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      • Carissa

        December 07, 2017 at 6:53 am

        Thanks Natalie! Unfortunately my batch didn't make it to Christmas 😛 Will need to make more I guess!

        Reply

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