Cranberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are crisp around the edges, soft in the center, and packed with sweet white chocolate, tart dried cranberries, and buttery macadamia nuts.
½cup(4 ounces, 113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
¼cup(1.75 ounces, 50 grams) granulated sugar
½cup(3.75 ounces, 105 grams) light brown sugar, packed
1largeegg, room temperature
1TablespoonCognac or Brandy (See Tip 1)
¼teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonbaking soda
1 ½cups(7.5 ounces, 213 grams) all-purpose flour
1cup(4 ounces, 113 grams) dried cranberries (See Tip 2)
¾cup(4 ounces, 113 grams) white chocolate chips
¾cup(4 ounces, 113 grams) Macadamia Nuts, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a half-sheet baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
Beat butter with electric mixer on high until creamy. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar; continue beating until creamy. Add egg and Cognac; beat on high until light and fluffy. Add salt and baking soda; continue beating until fully incorporated.
Add flour; beat on low until incorporated. Switch to wooden spoon; stir until flour is fully incorporated. Add dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and macadamia nuts. Stir to combine.
Using a 1-¾-inch ice cream scoop, drop cookies onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten to about ½-inch with a damp hand.
Bake in the preheated 375°F oven for 9 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Let sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Yield: 2 dozen cookies.
Tips/Notes
May use vanilla extract in place of the Cognac or Brandy.