Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (115g) coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips.
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centres should still be slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.