White Chocolate Macadamia Cranberry Dreams

Sweet and salty, crunchy and chewy – these White Chocolate Macadamia Cranberry Dreams have it all! With a delicious combination of buttery dough, toasted macadamia nuts, and tangy dried cranberries, these cookies are elevated to a whole new level by the addition of creamy white chocolate chips.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 12 ounces white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Set aside.

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Stir in the chopped macadamia nuts and dried cranberries. Fold in the white chocolate chips until they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yield: 6 servings

Notes

These White Chocolate Macadamia Cranberry Dreams cookies are perfect for the holiday season, or any time you need a sweet treat.

Use high-quality white chocolate chips for the best flavor.

Don’t overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies.

Chopped pecans or walnuts can be substituted for the macadamia nuts if needed.

If you want a crisper cookie, bake for 14-15 minutes.

If you prefer a chewier cookie, bake for 10-11 minutes.

These cookies freeze beautifully, so consider making a double batch and storing some for later.

They’re perfect for gift-giving, potlucks, or just a sweet treat for yourself!

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 100mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 26g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 16g
• Protein: 2g