Cocoa Macadamia Nut Sandies Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Cocoa Macadamia Nut Sandies, a delightful recipe inspired by Land O'Lakes! These melt-in-your-mouth cookies offer a rich cocoa flavor perfectly complemented by crunchy macadamia nuts. Easily customize them with blanched hazelnuts or walnuts for a unique twist, or enhance the flavor profile with a touch of almond extract or coconut extract alongside the vanilla. Get ready for cookie perfection!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 53 mins
Calories 67.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cocoa Macadamia Nut Sandies

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How to Make Cocoa Macadamia Nut Sandies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and desired flavoring (almond or coconut extract).
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the macadamia nuts (or your chosen nut).
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Gently flatten each ball with a fork, creating a criss-cross pattern.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

10g

Carbs

2g