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Browned Butter Macadamia Nut Cookies

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Uncategorized
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup, 2 sticks, salted butter, browned and cooled
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1tsp baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, optional

Instructions

  • In a medium sized sauce pan, brown butter on medium - high heat until golden brown, whisking often. Be cautious of splatter. As soon as butter starts to brown, lower temperature and remove as soon as butter is desired color. Cool in refrigerator or freezer until room temperature.
  • Cream the cooled browned butter in a standing mixer with both sugars for about 30 seconds. Add both eggs. Mix until well incorporated, and then add the baking powder and salt. Give it anther good mix, and then add the flour. Mix until well incorporated, then add white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. Stir gently until they are mixed in. 
  • Using a 4 tablespoon measure, scoop cookie dough onto a nonstick baking sheet and bake for 11-13 minutes at 375°F. 
  • Cool on cookie sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a baking rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Enjoy! 

Notes

  • See blog for how-to’s and dietary substitutes.