Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
None
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the macadamia nuts.
- Press the dough firmly into the prepared baking pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
- Calories: 110
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 80mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 15g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich, chewy, and buttery
- Nutty flavor from the macadamia nuts
- Oats provide texture and fiber
- No-bake for convenience and easy preparation
User Comments:
- "These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! They're the perfect mix of chewy and crunchy."
- "I love that these cookies don't require any baking. They're a great quick and easy treat."
- "The macadamia nuts add such a delicious nutty flavor to these cookies. They're a definite favorite!"
- "These cookies are perfect for oatmeal cookie lovers. They have all the classic flavors and textures."
- "I'm not usually a fan of no-bake cookies, but these are an exception. They're so rich and satisfying."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For best results, use quick-cooking oats.
- If you don't have macadamia nuts, you can substitute pecans or walnuts.
- To make the cookies gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and oats.
- Be sure to press the dough firmly into the pan to prevent the cookies from crumbling.
