Description
Soft Christmas Macadamia Nut Cookies for a Cozy Holiday Treat
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar (can be substituted with granulated sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (use pure vanilla extract for best flavor)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (adjust based on macadamia nut saltiness)
- 1 cup Roasted Macadamia Nuts (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (for rolling cookies)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter and confectioners’ sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the pure vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour and salt, stirring gently until almost combined.
- Fold in the finely chopped roasted macadamia nuts.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned at the edges.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg