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Oatmeal Macadamia Nut Cookies

These Oatmeal Macadamia Nut Cookies are make a great snack any time of the year. A biscuit type cookie filled with oats, macadamia nuts and a touch of cinnamon spice. A great make ahead cookie that freezes well for the holidays.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: cookies, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: macadamia nuts
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 Cups plain flour
  • 1 Cup oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/3 Cup Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 Cup butter room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 Cup macadamia nuts roughly chopped
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  • Sift together the flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Mix on high for about 2 minutes until well combined and smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Continue to mix for a further minute until smooth.
  • Add the cookie dough mixture to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. Stir in the chopped macadamia nuts.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  • Using a tablespoon, spoon out cookie dough and roll it into a ball. Place the balls on the cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Using the back of a fork, gently press down the cookie balls.
  • Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until baked through and slightly golden at the edges. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and leave to completely cool before storing.
  • Will keep in an airtight container for 4 - 5 days.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Oatmeal Macadamia Nut Cookies
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 118 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 50mg2%
Potassium 43mg1%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 90IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.