Thanks so much to all of you who read and commented on my son’s post about Southern BBQ, Georgia Style. I’m very grateful to you. If you’re a parent you know what it feels like when your kid does something good, even if they are old kids. I was thrilled to be able to show him the comments from people who feel the same way I do. He should start a blog.
He’s promised to do more posts for me from time to time but he says he’s too busy making a living to blog right now. Anyone need real estate in Atlanta? Al does real estate developing and sales and would love to hear from you.
It’s been a while since I went to Subway but I have to admit that every time I go there I can’t leave without a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie. I drove past Subway last week on my way to the shopping center and thought, “surely someone has come up with a clone recipe that I could make myself.”
Well, folks, someone did. Frankly, LOTS of people did. I’m so far behind the times. I looked at a lot of recipes (a LOT of recipes) and decided to work with the one I found on WarmVanillaSugar.com. I used a few less nuts, more vanilla, sifted the flour, etc but basically it’s her recipe with my changes.
- 3¼ cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate, chopped (or use white choc chips)
- 1¼ cups coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
- Heat oven to 180C; 350F and grease baking sheets or line sheets with baking paper.
- Mix flour, baking soda and salt in a large bown and mix together or sift. (I sifted)
- Beat the butter and the sugars until creamy
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition
- Add vanilla extract and beat again – scrape down the side too
- On low speed add the flour mixture a cup at a time and mix well.
- Stir in the chocolate and nuts – you don’t want to break these down.
- Drop by spoonful (or ice cream scoop) on baking sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes, depending upon how chewy you want your cookies. Check your oven, you might need more or less time.
- If you like your cookies chewy, keep them in an air tight container.
- This makes a lot. I baked 1½ dozen and have enough dough in the fridge for heaps more. I hope you like the cookies!
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These are my all-time favorite. Bookmarked!
First time at your blog and I enjoyed the time I spent here! The cookies sound delicious and your presentation is very pretty.
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this combination of ingredients for a cookie are so classic. I love them! This looks great and your pictures are wonderful as usual! Have a great Sunday
I have never had these cookies, but I know a lot of people that have a weakness for them!
That is my favorite cookie combo. Can’t wait to try it!
Yum!!!
Yes, these cookies look very hard to resist ! These are just perfect – Absolutely lovely flavors, Maureen. And congrats about your son. I’m not a mother {yet} but I’m a daughter, and I understand the feeling
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Glad to hear your son will contribute more recipes! And glad you made these – what a terrific sounding cookie! I’ve never actually had one of these from Subway, and don’t know how I missed them. Glad you are addicted so you could introduce them to me!
Yummy! These won’t last a day!! XO’s ~Juliane
Thanks for posting your recipe, I think White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies are one of the most popular way people currently enjoy macadamias.
I wonder how many of your readers know that the macadamia is actually a native Australian nut!
Great blog, cheers
Hi,
I think most Americans think macadamia nuts come from Hawaii because there’s a huge company there that has much of the US market. Let’s take this opportunity to let them know that Hawaii came 2nd in the macadamia department.
I would love to do a post on macadamia nuts. I think many people have no clue how tough they are to remove from their shells or what a low GI index they have. People on low carb diets can enjoy a handful of macadamia nuts and not mess with their blood sugar. I also want to make macadamia nut and mustard crusted chicken. drool factor 9. Thanks for the comment!
beautiful cliks & wonderful presentation
Tasty Appetite
these look adorable and delicious
Ugh! Lost my original comment…
Thanks for introducing the WarmVanillaSugar blog. I luv white chocolate and macadamias. So making these…thanks for sharing – printing now!
Have a great week!
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I have never had the subway cookies so I don’t know how they taste like. But your listed ingredients makes it sound delicious. the last time I made anything with macadamia nuts was 5 years ago after my visit from Australia. thanks for reminding me.
Your cookies look delicious. Love the photo’s! I love your new site too! I just saw the image for the southern BBQ and I’m headed there now! We just had a “Piggy Plater” last night – North Carolina style pulled pork and ribs from a local restaurant. OMG!
You know I cannot think of any place that sells cookies that does not have these! They are a delicious classic favored by a number of people. Pretty cool to see in the that the Aussies are the leading producer!
This is a great one for the cookie jar, however, do not expect it to stay filled for very long. Delicious photos-yum!
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I had no idea Subway sells such delicious cookies! (Maybe they don’t here). The macadamia and white chocolate sounds like a sophisticated and delicate combination. I love it!
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LOVE this, Maureen! My husband’s favorite cookie is white chocolate macadamia nut. These look lovely!
These look amazing. I am off now to check out your sons post!
These are me and my husbands favorite cookies!!!
those cookies look delicious! i love that classic combination!
Simple and delicious. Perfect!
These cookies look über soft and uber chewy! I think I am falling in love with them… No joke
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This is a wonderful combination of flavors!! These cookies are one my husband’s favorites!
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Heehee, this recipe is way better. Such a classic. I’ve got to make some kind of cookies soon. Think I might make these!
I’ve sometimes looked at those Subway cookies and wondered what they were like! And thanks to you, I can make a home made version
My favorite cookies! They look delicious
I haven’t been to subway in years but I do love it! I never tried the cookie but I guess I can recreate it at home now
What great looking cookies and I love how you styled them for the images. I’m sure your homemade cookies are much better than what’s on offer at Subway! xx
I had to go back immediately before I even finished reading this post to check out your son’s bbq recipe! MY OH MY! No words can describe how excited I am to try this (this weekend in fact). He is awesome and I know you are one proud momma! These cookies are heaven sent! I need about a dozen please!
Me too, I missed your son’s post! Oy! But can’t miss these cookies! Thanks for another great cookie recipe to try – MY son, the cookie fanatic – will be thrilled!
Our subway doesnt have those, I would have known for sure! Gorgeous presentation Maureen, I feel like grabbing a cookie out of the screen right now. I bet they even taste better then the ones from subway. =D
The only time I’ve had Subway cookies was “late night food run” in Canada. (The legal drinking age in Vancouver is 19 – late night food runs are a must.) From what I can remember, they were delicious. As was the foot long, 7-11 hot dog, three bags of chips, and package of doughnuts (expiration date undetermined).
Since then, I have been a little Subway cookie leery. Sounds like I should rethink things. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love cookies and these look wonderful! Thanks for the recipe!
This is one of my favorite types of cookies, hands down. Yours look perfectly baked and I love how you’ve styled them.
Oh, boy, these are one of my favorite cookies…and yours look top notch!!!! Thanks for sharing
What lovely cookies indeed! I just loove macadamias, I have a tiny little (about a foot high) tree in my garden. One day it will grow up and I’ll be able to make these
This entire blog is orgasmic. Bravo!
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Maureen, you and Katrina make a knock-out team! These look SO melt-in-your-mouth. I’ve got some serious white choc/macadamia fans in my family, including myself, and we’re a discerning bunch. Can’t wait to make these!
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YUM!!! I love those cookies too, but have to say homemade would be sooooo much better:-) Your cookies look lovely, can I have one:-) Hugs, Terra
I adore the combination of white chocolate and macadamia nuts. Subway’s may be good, but I would take one of yours first any day of the week.
I love this combination – actually I love any macadamia combination. These look great! One would be perfect with my morning coffee
Dear Maureen, I read your sons post and that meat looks delicious!! He is a good cook.
Maureen these cookies sound great! I am a white chocolate fan and of course macadamia nuts, well I just love them.
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Those cookies sure look very tempting! Love your recipe and can’t wait to try it! My son keeps bugging me to make him some cookies lately, I think this will be on my list next!
Thank you for sharing and have a lovely day!
what a pretty bite!
my stomach is growling now
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The next time I recommend you try salted roasted macadamia nuts. They pair so well with the white chocolate. Your cookies look fantastic Maureen! Love how you presented them.
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Yumm!! White chocolate mac nut cookies are one of my all time favorites. Before I go home I always try and make something to bring my parents – they would be so excited to see these I almost have to make them now
Hi Maureen, I love this recipe. The combination of white chocolate and macadamia nuts remind me of my favourite cookie store! Your ribbon on top is so cute too!
Love this recipe! White Chocolate Macadamia Nuts are my all time favorite cookie. I sometimes add in some coconut as well. I was just reading a previous commenter I did not know they came from Australia! My first thought is Hawaii! Good to know =)
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See? that’s exactly what I said. I thought they came from Hawaii too. I live where the macadamia trees grow and you have to be a genius or have a nifty mallet to get the nuts out.
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