Macadamia nut cookies

Macadamia nut cookies are a rich, buttery treat where the star ingredient is the creamy, slightly sweet macadamia nut, often paired with white chocolate chips. They typically feature a base of butter, sugar, flour, and eggs, with the nuts providing a signature crunch and flavor. While the cookie itself is a global favorite, the use of macadamia nuts ties it to tropical regions like Australia and Hawaii where the nuts are grown.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are typically high in fat and calories, primarily from the butter and the oil-rich macadamia nuts themselves, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the sugar and flour. A single cookie can provide a good source of monounsaturated fats and some minerals like manganese, but it's an indulgent treat, often ranging from 150 to 250 calories per cookie.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	160 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	100 mg
Iron	1 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Potassium	60 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Phosphorus	30 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.05 mg
Folate	15 mcg
Vitamin E	0.5 mg

Per 2 cookies (32 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Macadamia nuts are one of the most expensive nuts in the world due to their difficult harvesting process and specific growing conditions, making these cookies a bit of a luxury. Nutritionally, the nuts are a powerhouse of healthy fats, which is why the cookies have a satisfyingly rich mouthfeel that sets them apart from more standard chocolate chip varieties.