Hawaiian-Inspired Macadamia Nut Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Soft-baked cookies bursting with crunchy macadamia nuts and sweet chocolate chips for a tropical treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, layers unsalted butter, softened, granulated sugar, light brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 24 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup light brown sugar using a hand mixer for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Step 2: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing at low speed until just combined. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts and 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly.
  4. Step 4: Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set but soft.
  5. Step 5: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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