Better Than Max and Erma's White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

Indulge in the ultimate cookie experience with these "Better Than Max and Erma's White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies." Featuring a soft, chewy center and golden, lightly crisp edges, these decadent treats are loaded with creamy white chocolate chips and buttery macadamia nuts in every bite. Enhanced with a hint of cornstarch for that bakery-style texture and perfectly balanced sweetness, these cookies are a step above the rest. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a foolproof method, this recipe yields 24 irresistible cookies that are perfect for sharing—or not! Whether you're recreating the nostalgic flavors of Max and Erma's signature dessert or simply satisfying a sweet craving, these cookies are guaranteed to delight. Keywords: white chocolate macadamia cookies, bakery-style cookies, homemade cookie recipe, chewy cookies, easy dessert recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 (room temperature) large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 cup (roughly chopped) macadamia nuts

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Scoop out approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Place the dough balls at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 8

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve the cookies warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(193.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1050.0

Total Fat 105.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 537.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Protein 16.3g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 120.5mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 552.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.3%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 7.8%