Description
These expertly engineered cookies balance high-fat macadamia nuts with a precise sugar-to-flour ratio to ensure a soft, fudgy center that holds its shape. By utilizing technical thermal control and specific leavening agents, this recipe delivers a bakery-quality texture that is both chewy and structurally sound.
Ingredients
- 125g (4.4 oz) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 175g (6.2 oz) light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 275g (9.7 oz) plain flour
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 150g (5.3 oz) white chocolate chips
- 150g (5.3 oz) macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180ºC Fan (350ºF) and line three heavy-duty baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the room-temperature unsalted butter and light brown sugar until the mixture is pale and airy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until the emulsion is smooth and homogeneous.
- Sift the plain flour, cornflour, bicarbonate of soda, and sea salt directly into the bowl and fold with a spatula until no dry streaks remain.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a 5cm (2-inch) scoop, portion the dough into balls and place six on each tray, leaving at least 5cm of space between them.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 10 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers still appear slightly soft.
- Rest the cookies on the hot trays for 10 minutes to allow the structure to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To achieve the most consistent results, weigh all ingredients in grams rather than using volume measurements. If your dough feels too soft or your kitchen is particularly warm, refrigerate the portioned dough balls for 20 minutes before baking to ensure the cookies maintain their thickness and do not spread excessively.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American