Macadamia Nut Madness Cookies
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
- 🥄 Prep Time: 20 minutes
- 🍪 Cook Time: 20 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful madness of Macadamia Nut Cookies, a recipe tailored for those cozy moments shared with your loved one. This smaller batch yields around 12-16 cookies, perfectly portioned for a sweet treat without overwhelming your senses. Adapted from the Chicago Sun-Times, these cookies promise a blend of nutty goodness and chocolaty decadence in every bite.
Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Mixer, < 60 Mins, Oven, Small Appliance
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 357.5
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13.9g
- Cholesterol: 44.9mg
- Sodium: 74.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 29.1g
- Fiber: 2.4g
- Sugar: 11.2g
- Protein: 3.8g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups bittersweet chocolate chunks
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (for glaze)
- 3/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream (for glaze)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 300°F (150°C).
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Prepare Cookie Dough: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and confectioners’ sugar. Beat at high speed until the mixture is light and creamy.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, a quarter cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Once fully incorporated, remove the bowl from the mixer.
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Add Nuts and Chocolate: Gently fold in the chopped macadamia nuts and bittersweet chocolate chunks by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Shape Cookies: Using a heaping tablespoon of dough for each cookie, scoop out the batter and arrange the cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet, ensuring they are placed about 2 inches apart. Press down gently to flatten the cookies to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
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Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cookies are light golden brown.
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Cool: Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Place a sheet of waxed paper under the rack to catch any drips.
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Prepare Chocolate Glaze: In a small, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, bittersweet chocolate, heavy cream, and salt for the glaze. Place the pot over very low heat and stir constantly until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
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Drizzle Glaze: Using a fork, dip it into the prepared chocolate glaze and generously drizzle it over the cooled cookies.
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Set Glaze: Allow the cookies to stand at room temperature until the glaze sets, approximately 1 hour.
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Serve: Once the glaze has set, indulge in the irresistible madness of Macadamia Nut Cookies with your loved ones.
These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re craving a sweet treat for dessert or need a pick-me-up snack during the day. Enjoy the nutty crunch and rich chocolate flavors that make every bite a delightful experience.
