Tropical Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe

Escape to paradise with these Tropical Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies! A tantalizing twist on a classic, these cookies combine the rich, creamy sweetness of white chocolate and crunchy macadamia nuts with the bright, zesty tang of key lime. Even if you can't find key limes, a regular lime works wonderfully. We've expertly adapted this recipe for UK kitchens, using readily available Cadbury's white chocolate instead of hard-to-find white chocolate chips. Prepare for a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 31 mins
Calories 308 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Tropical Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

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How to Make Tropical Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 225g all-purpose flour, 5g baking powder, 2.5g salt, and 2.5g baking soda.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 115g softened unsalted butter, 100g granulated sugar, and 100g packed brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Add 1 large egg, the juice of 1 key lime (or regular lime), and the zest of 1 key lime. Beat for 1 minute until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 100g chopped macadamia nuts, 50g shredded sweetened coconut, and 100g chopped Cadbury's white chocolate by hand.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

99g

Fat

49g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tropical Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies?

Tropical Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies takes about 51 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 31 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tropical Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies?

Tropical Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies has approximately 308 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 28 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tropical Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies?

The key ingredients for Tropical Key Lime White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Butter, Brown Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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