*In my best Jim Varney voice*
Well, howdy there! It's me, Chef Stan, and I've got a little tale to spin for ya 'bout these here Macadamia White Chocolate Nut Cookies. Now, I reckon most folks are familiar with them Pepperidge Farm cookies – you know, the ones that come in that fancy blue box. They're mighty tasty, don't get me wrong, but I've always been one to make things from scratch. So, I set out on a mission to find a recipe that'd give those store-bought cookies a run for their money.
I scoured the internet, lookin' high and low for somethin' that'd tickle my fancy. I tried this recipe and that recipe, but nothin' seemed quite right. Some were too cakey, others too crispy – nothin' was jivin' with what I had in mind.
Then one day, I stumbled upon this here recipe. Now, I ain't one to toot my own horn, but I gotta tell ya, this one's a keeper. It's got all the makings of a classic cookie – butter, sugar, eggs, and such – but then it throws in a curveball with them macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips. And let me tell ya, folks, that combination is somethin' else.
The first time I made 'em, I knew I'd struck gold. The smell waftin' through the house was enough to make a grown man weep. And when I took that first bite – well, I reckon my taste buds did a little jig right there in my mouth. It was crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, with that perfect balance of sweet and salty, crunchy and creamy.
Now, I ain't sayin' these cookies are better than the Pepperidge Farm ones – that's like comparin' apples to oranges, if you ask me. But what I am sayin' is that this recipe is a darn fine alternative. It's got all the flavors you love, with none of the store-bought guilt. And best of all, it's easy as can be to make.
So, if you're lookin' for a cookie recipe that'll knock your socks off, give this one a try. I reckon you'll be as pleased as punch with the results. And who knows? You might just find yourself a new favorite treat – one that's made with love and a whole lot of Southern charm.
**Macadamia White Chocolate Nut Cookies**
**Ingredients:**
* 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
* 2½ cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 1½ cups chopped macadamia nuts
* 1 cup white chocolate chips
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy – about 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
5. Fold in the chopped macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips by hand.
6. Scoop the dough onto your prepared baking sheets using a rounded tablespoon, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look slightly soft. They'll firm up as they cool.
8. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
**Nutritional Information** (per cookie, makes approximately 24 cookies):
| Nutrient | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Calories | 220 |
| Total Fat | 12g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Cholesterol | 35mg |
| Sodium | 120mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 18g |
| Protein | 3g |
Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoons baking soda
10 ounces white chocolate (chips or bars cut in chunks)
1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped into chunks
Directions:
Heat oven to 375 F. In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt with electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, beat well. Stir together flour, and the baking soda; gradually add to butter mixture,beating until well blended. Stir in white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. (Edges are golden brown and center is set.) Cool slightly, remove from cookie sheet to wire rack to cool"
