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Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set it aside for later.
2
Combine the cooled, melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until the mixture is light and thick, about 1-2 minutes. Then, whisk in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until smooth.
3
Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Using a rubber spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the dough is about 90% combined. Then, add the white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts and continue folding the dough just until everything is well-mixed and there are no more streaks of flour. Don't over-mix the dough!
4
Using a #20 cookie scoop (~3 tablespoons), divide the dough into 6 balls. Line the cookie dough balls on the prepared sheet pan about 3 inches apart. Freeze the cookie dough balls for about 15 minutes, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until the dough is well-chilled.
5
Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, flipping the pan halfway through, until the edges are set and the centers are still a bit under-done. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the sheet pan and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Your Butter First 🧈Toast the unsalted butter until nutty and golden before mixing into your dough to deepen flavor and create that signature rich, caramelized taste that elevates these cookies.
- Toast Your Macadamia Nuts 🥜Lightly toast the macadamia nuts in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before adding them to amplify their buttery, toasty flavor and prevent them from tasting flat or stale.
- Chill Your Dough Strategically ❄️Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before portioning to control spread, achieve thicker cookies, and allow flavors to meld for superior taste and texture.
- Use the Cornstarch Secret ✨The cornstarch in this recipe is key to chewiness—don't skip it or substitute flour, as it prevents excessive gluten development and ensures a tender, cake-like interior with crispy edges.
- Underbake Slightly for Chewiness ⏱️Remove cookies from the oven when the edges are set but centers still look slightly underdone; they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet, resulting in perfectly chewy cookies rather than dry ones.
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Vegetarian
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