Baking these cookies fills your home with delicious, comforting cookies and amazing aromas.

These cookies are a fun treat. They combine the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with the rich, buttery crunch of macadamia nuts. The cookies have a perfect balance of textures, with a soft and chewy center and slightly crisp edges. The vanilla and almond extracts add a subtle depth of flavor that complements the white chocolate and nuts beautifully. Making these cookies is a wonderful way to share joy with friends and family. They are perfect for many occasions or just as a comforting homemade treat. Baking them fills your home with a delicious aroma.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
• 1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs and extracts: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the mix-ins: Stir in the white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts.
7. Drop dough onto baking sheets: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look slightly undercooked, but they’ll set as they cool.
9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

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