Ingredients and Weight:
- Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup
- White sugar: 1/2 cup
- Eggs: 2
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Cocoa powder: 1/2 cup
- Macadamia nuts: 1 cup (chopped)
- Chocolate chips: 1 cup
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
[Level 3] - Moderate. Basic cookie-making skills are required.
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and both sugars until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and cocoa powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing well.
- Stir in chopped macadamia nuts and chocolate chips.
- Drop dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving room for spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are set and slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving, assuming 8 cookies)
- Calories: Approx. 400 calories per cookie (based on ingredients listed)
- Fat: High in fat due to butter and chocolate content.
- Carbohydrates: From flour, sugar, and cocoa powder.
- Protein: From eggs and macadamia nuts.
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and chocolatey with a crunchy exterior and soft center.
- Macadamia nuts add a unique and slightly salty flavor contrast to the sweet cookie base.
- A popular American-style cookie that is perfect for any occasion.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The combination of chocolate, macadamia nuts, and vanilla is so delicious."
- "I love how rich and chocolatey these cookies are. They're perfect for a special treat."
- "These cookies are a bit rich, but they're so good! I'll make them again for sure."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use good quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Macadamia nuts can be chopped or left whole for a different texture experience in the cookie.
- For best results, let cookies cool completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crispness.
