I made another trip to Aldi this past week, and was once again blown away by the great prices and quality of products. I was a skeptic, but am a total new fan. I found a super deal on a beautiful bag of roasted, salted Macadamia nuts. I also bought some of their white chocolate chips knowing exactly the cookie I wanted to bake this week!
It was so hard not to eat all of those wonderful macadamia nuts before coarsely chopping them and adding them to the cookie batter!
I can’t swear to you that the whole 10 oz. bag was used in this recipe as it is likely a bit less from my lack of willpower, but these cookies still turned out to be one of my top faves! I must give them away before I eat too many. Luckily that is not a problem this week as there are plans for these tempting treats.
Here is my simple, classic recipe.
Jodi's White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
- 1 lb. (4 sticks) softened salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp salt
- 2tsp baking soda
- 5 cups flour
- 1 10 oz bag macadamia nuts (more or less), coarsely chopped
- 1 12 oz bag white chocolate chips
Directions:
Blend butter and sugar until creamy with electric mixer on high speed for approximately 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, and continue beating. Add vanilla, then salt and baking soda. Turn mixer to low. Slowly add flour, and mix just until fully incorporated. Gently fold in macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips with wooden spoon or spatula. Refrigerate dough at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Roll refrigerated dough into 1″ balls. Place on backing stone or cookie sheet. Flatten slightly. Bake approximately 10 minutes until golden brown.
These cookies freeze well, and defrost quickly, so I store in Ziploc bags in the freezer.
Enjoy!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
October is #NationalCookieMonth!
You got my taste buds going this morning!! 🙂
Aldi’s does have great deals, we have one close by that we will go to at times. Who doesn’t love to save money? 🙂
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that’s right! 🙂
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spectacular photos Jodi.
and look so good. I guess, I could make them for my husband… hmm. Or take them to Work!!! LOL
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Yes – I took to work and gave away before I ate them all! 🙂
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thats what I’d have to do with all of them, as neither of us are allowed lol well, I can LOOK. can’t hurt by just looking.
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What is your favorite dinner? I have a friend coming with similar food issues. Would love to make something special.
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very plain is the ‘operative word.’ grilled. *Salmon is great! Seafoods are delicious… crab, prawns, etc. grilled. Steak. Grilled chicken.
any sauces… put on the side.
boiled sliced eggs. avocado slices. EVOO oil. baked potato. corn on cob. **Fruits GALORE!! they’re the one thing.. that is no problemo. a Touch of Cinnamon makes it nice too. I can eat 85% dark chocolate, i like the brand that has a hint of vanilla. just no, boxed or packets of foods or sauces.
ps. my daughter made me peanut butter cookies… with just sugar, eggs, and peanut butter. thats it. They were delicious!
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Thanks so much!!!
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my pleasure Jodi; and I hope it helps 🙂
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looks so yummmmmmmmy!!! burp!
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🙂
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Oh my gosh they look and sound so WONDERFUL! I can also imagine the smell of your home when you bake all the cookies that you bake. YUMMMM!!
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LOL! It is a good smell 🙂
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I’m sure it is! A yummy awesome smell!
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Great recipe Jodi – thank you! 🙂
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YUM!! My favorite kind of cookie (after Snickerdooles…hehe). I’ll coming over shortly!! 😍
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All time fav. Anyplace, anytime of year, always good.
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Wish I could share with you 🙂
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I’ve never heard of Aldi, so I clicked on your link..and no wonder – there aren’t very many of them. Hopefully they’ll expand to my area eventually. Thanks for another great recipe. I’ve tried so many from you – they’re always wonderful! You’re the best! Have a great day.
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Awh! Hope Aldi does come your way – and I’m so glad you enjoy the recipes I share! 🙂
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Looks like they are a winner!! YUMZA!! 😍💕🍪 I’d be tempted to eat all the macadamia nuts too! Hehe!
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🙂
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I think that I gained a pound looking at your photos….wow, they look so good, white chocolate is one of my favorites.
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oh no – can’t be blaming me for that! lol!
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I normally don’t even like macadamia nut cookies, but these do look truly delicious. Thumbs up 🙂
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Wow – thanks! 🙂
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Oh yes, yummy, I love aldi and lidl, some of my best homemade truffle chocolates were made with their chocolate bars…the cadbury ones turned out rubbish
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I don’t know what lidl is….
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Similar to aldi…here in the uk wherever an aldi is there is usually a rival Lidl nearby lol
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I’ll take a dozen please 🙂
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😉
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Oh my, how many does this recipe make? We have a cookie exchange at work every year, these sound perfect for it!
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I get about 4 1/2 dozen from this recipe. It depends on the size you make. Mine are pretty large. 🙂
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Thank you!!!
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These look so yummy
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😝
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I need to pin this and try it soon. Thanks for sharing
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Hope you enjoy!!
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Thanks Jodi
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I didn’t know that Aldi had made it to the US. Most of Ireland would have gone hungry over since 2008 had Aldi and his brother Lidl not turned up with cheap apples. I was snobbish at first but am now a convert. You have meade excellent use of their produce!
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I don’t live close to an Aldi’s store, but my daughter does and she loves it!
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👍👍
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Love this kind of cookie. Going to try it 🙂
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Hope you enjoy mandi!
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I’m sure I will 🙂
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There’s always a spot for some cookies..:)
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Right?!!!
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