Soft, chewy and just barely crisp on the edges chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies are memorably good. This is one of my favorite cookie combinations.
There is no bad time of day (or even year!) for cookies. And these cookies? You’re going to want them all day (and year) long.
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Nuts
Most folks have robust opinions about whether chocolate chip cookies are better with or without nuts. We’re pretty firmly in the “yes, please!” camp.
Putting nuts in cookies makes them more substantial as a snack. Now they’re not quite health food even with nuts, but they do fill you up faster!
And the buttery, tender, rich macadamia nuts are a perfect complement to decadent, melted, gooey chocolate chips and crisp edged cookie.
Of course, you can leave the nuts out if you are Team No Thank You to nuts in cookies. You don’t have to change anything else in the recipe; just omit the nuts.
Macadamia Nut Chocolate Chip Cookies
To make this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- butter
- light brown sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- flour
- kosher salt
- baking powder
- baking soda
- chocolate chips
- macadamia nuts
Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cream together the butter and the sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat again until fully incorporated.
Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir in the chocolate and the nuts.
Use a medium size scoop (about 2 tablespoon size) to place the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll into balls with your hands. Bake 10-12 minutes until barely browned around the edges and still soft.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Cookies with Nuts
Are you nutty for nutty cookies? You might want to get cracking on the delightfully abundant number of nut-studded cookie recipes we have here.
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Buttery, nutty cookies are topped with the sweet jam of your choice in these simple, gluten free Pecan Thumbprint Cookies .
The chewiness of pudding cookies and the decadence of toffee and chocolate create a decadent treat in Toffee Coconut Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies .
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 cup butter COLD and cubed into ½-inch pieces
- ▢ 2 cups light brown sugar
- ▢ 2 eggs
- ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ▢ 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ▢ 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ▢ 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cream together the butter and the sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat again until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir in the chocolate and the nuts.
- Use a medium size scoop (about 2 tablespoon size) to place the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll into balls with your hands. Bake 10-12 minutes until barely browned around the edges and still soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
{originally published 10/21/12 – recipe notes and photos updated 7/1/24}
Buttery, nutty cookies are topped with the sweet jam of your choice in these simple, gluten free Pecan Thumbprint Cookies.
Pecan Thumbprint Cookies
I’ve been making thumbprint cookies for as long as I’ve been baking. From the classic peanut butter cookies with Hershey’s kisses, to every kind of jam and jelly-filled goodie you can think of. They inevitably remind me of Christmas.
These pecan thumbprint cookies are rolled in crushed nuts before baking, adding an irresistible nutty crunch to these cookies. This recipe is very gently adapted from these vegan cookies on my friend Gina’s blog.
This recipe has become a tradition for us over the past couple of years, as it gets absolute RAVE reviews from my friends who avoid both gluten and dairy. It was past time to save the recipe here for future baking, but all credit goes to Gina for the original awesomeness.
It’s always fun to make thumbprint cookies with kids, as we all get to use our favorite jams. My nieces opted for strawberry or raspberry jam this time. While apricot jam is almost always my preference. We all win.
Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookies
Yes, you’re reading this correctly. There is no flour in this recipe. These cookies are gluten-free and positively delicious, made with almond and coconut flours.
If you’re looking for a few more naturally gluten-free dessert options, I’ve got your dessert needs covered for any occasion. From sweet snacking and cookie munching to an elegant (and EASY TO MAKE) dessert, it’s all right here .
Gluten Free Dairy Free Cookies
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:
- pecans
- almond flour and coconut flour
- kosher salt and baking powder
- coconut oil
- maple syrup
- apple cider vinegar
- vanilla extract and almond extract
- jam of your choice
Just a note about almond and coconut flours. My first choice for almond flour is Honeyville’s ultra fine blanched almond flour , the only way I’ve ever purchased it is directly from their website.
Specialty flours keep perfectly in the freezer. You’ll want to make sure you’re storing any nut flours that way to avoid spoiling. And if you’re looking for an easier purchase option, Wholesome Yum makes my second favorite almond flour .
I haven’t found coconut flour to be nearly as fussy, so Wholesome Yum or Bob’s Red Mill will both work nicely. If you do much specialty baking at all, it’s often worth purchasing several bags at a time for a significant discount on the price.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place chopped pecans in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
Combine the almond flour, coconut flour, salt, baking powder in a bowl and whisk to combine. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, vinegar, vanilla, and almond extracts. Stir until a dough forms.
Scoop the dough into balls and roll them smooth between your hands. Roll each dough ball in the chopped pecans, pressing gently to make them stick.
Place on a baking sheet and gently press down in the center of each cookie, using your thumb to create an indent. Pinch together any large cracks around the outside. Spoon jam into the center of each cookie.
Bake for 12 minutes, until the edges start to brown just slightly. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will be soft initially, but will firm up as they cool.
Jam Thumbprint Cookies
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Light, buttery, almond flavored Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies have been the most requested cookie I make for almost as long as I can remember. I was given this cookie recipe years ago and it became a forever favorite at first bite.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ ¾ cup pecans finely chopped
- ▢ 3 cups almond flour
- ▢ 2½ tablespoons coconut flour
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ▢ ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
- ▢ ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ▢ 1½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ▢ 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ▢ 1½ teaspoons almond extract
- ▢ ⅓ cup jam of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place chopped pecans in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
- Combine the almond flour, coconut flour, salt, baking powder in a bowl and whisk to combine. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, vinegar, vanilla, and almond extracts. Stir until a dough forms.
- Scoop the dough into balls and roll them smooth between your hands. Roll each dough ball in the chopped pecans, pressing gently to make them stick.
- Place on a baking sheet and gently press down in the center of each cookie, using your thumb to create an indent. Pinch together any large cracks around the outside. Spoon jam into the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 12 minutes, until the edges start to brown just slightly. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will be soft initially, but will firm up as they cool.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter COLD and cubed into ½-inch pieces
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cream together the butter and the sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat again until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir in the chocolate and the nuts.
- Use a medium size scoop (about 2 tablespoon size) to place the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll into balls with your hands. Bake 10-12 minutes until barely browned around the edges and still soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
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