White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups
• 1 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups bread flour, you can use wheat flour instead if you don't have it on hand
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 cup of walnuts DelAlba macadamia, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• In a large bowl, add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Beat to combine. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, the buttercream and sugars together for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Then add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat for 2 more minutes.
• Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until well combined and well incorporated.
• Using a spatula, fold in the white chocolate shavings and macadamia nuts.
• Bake for 11-13 minutes. They will look super soft, but they will still cook after you take them out of the oven.
• Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to the wire rack to cool completely.
• Store in an airtight container.