Super Soft Macadamia Nut Cookie Recipe (Jello Pudding Secret)

I love, LOVE White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies. These and Pumpkin Chocolate chip cookies are my all time favorite cookies.

Well, I discovered a homemade version that is the BEST version of this cookie I have ever had.  I am a softy for soft cookies.  I am not a crunchy cookie type, but rather love to sink my teeth in a fluffy, cookie cloud.  That’s probably why Pumpkin Chocolate Chip has been a lifelong favorite due to it’s naturally soft consistency.

However, there still hasn’t been a White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie I didn’t like – but this has definitely been the best! In my quest to find the best homemade version, I discovered that there is a key secret ingredient to making these so soft and scrumptious…..(drumroll please….), Jello Pudding! I use the white chocolate pudding, but even the vanilla works great!

Here’s the low-down on what you need and how to make this cookie of joy!

Ingredients needed for Super Soft White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies:

• 2 1/4 cup of flour (make these Gluten-Free by using the BEST EVER gluten-free flour instead)
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 3.3oz. package (or 1 oz. package of the sugar-free/fat-free version)
• 1 cup softened butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 cup of white chocolate chips
• 1 cup of macadamia nuts, slightly crushed/chopped

Directions on how to make Super Soft White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies:

• Start by mixing all of the dry ingredients together (flour, sugar, jello, baking soda)

• Then add the butter and vanilla extract and mix until well blended.
• Add the eggs and mix again!

• Once your dough is well mixed, you want to fold in your white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts.

• Then, drop the cookies onto a cookie sheet (greasing is not necessary, but you can if you want) by rounded spoonfuls.  Place them 2 inches apart.

• Bake at 375 degrees for 9-11 minutes.
• Makes 6-7 dozen cookies.

You can serve warm or even over the next few days, stored in an air tight container!

Now excuse me while I go make my family dinner – of macadamia cookies. You can write a post and share pictures like this and not sit here with a watering mouth. 🙂

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