Cranberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
These White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy. If you're looking for a delicious cookie to make for a Christmas party, cookie swap, or just to enjoy over the holidays - you have to make these Cranberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies!
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 266kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup craisins
- 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl cream together butter, shortening, and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix just until beaten but not fully incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips, craisins, and nuts.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet, it’s okay if they are close together, then place them in the freezer to chill for 1 hour.
- Arrange the chilled cookie dough balls 2-inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet (keep remaining dough balls in the freezer until ready to bake) and bake for 9 to 12 minutes just until the edges are golden brown and the center is still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If you’re not baking immediately, you can chill the dough in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- To freeze dough, freeze on the baking sheet for one hour then transfer the balls to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Do not over mix these cookies or they will turn out really crispy.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg