White Chocolate Macadamia Cranberry Cookies: A Dreamy Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup vanilla baking chips
• 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together the white sugar, light brown sugar, and softened butter (avoid using shortening). Gradually mix in the lightly beaten eggs and vanilla extract.
3. Slowly incorporate the flour mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips, macadamia nuts, and dried cranberries.
4. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, using a small scoop or rounded teaspoon. Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are just set, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. The cookies will settle slightly as they cool.
5. Variations: For chocolate cookies, reduce the flour by 1/2 cup and add 1/2 cup cocoa powder. For refrigerator cookies: Shape the dough into two logs, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate or freeze. (If frozen, thaw for at least 30 minutes before slicing). Slice into 1-inch thick rounds, cut each round into quarters, and arrange on a baking sheet with the point facing up. For an elegant touch: Drizzle melted white chocolate over the chocolate cookies and melted dark chocolate over the white chocolate cookies. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 202 kcal
• Fat Content: 10 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 13 g
• Sodium Content: 131 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 24 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 26 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g