White Chocolate MacadamiaSnowflake Cookies5Secret Perfection
Delicate and festive white chocolate macadamia cookies shaped like snowflakes, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly on baking sheets.
- Use a snowflake-shaped cookie cutter to press lightly for design.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- For extra flavor, toast macadamia nuts before adding.
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg