In this blog post I am going to give you the recipe for the perfect gluten free white chocolate macadamia nut cookies! You will also love the variation to make these a gluten free vegan macadamia cookies recipe. Be sure to save these gluten free white chocolate chip cookies!

Since going dairy free in 2015 I have missed white chocolate so much! Finding gluten free white chocolate chips was not difficult, however finding dairy free white chocolate chips was like winning the lottery.

Recently, I found white chocolate chips top 8 free and did a happy dance at the store.

It’s about time!

I knew I had to make gluten free white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. Gluten free white chocolate chip cookies are so yummy and these bakery style white chocolate macadamia nut cookies will not disappoint!

Gluten Free White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

You can never go wrong with cookies. Making them is simple and everyone loves them! Especially, the fact that you can freeze the raw dough and just pop them out and bake on demand.

Everyone in our house has their favorite cookie, but chocolate chip is just a unanimous crowd pleaser.

However, I could never resist bakery style white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. Can you?

In 2011 I went gluten free and finding gluten free white chocolate chips wasn’t easy then, however once “gluten free” became more universal I began to see them a lot.

In 2015 I went dairy free and I never saw dairy free white chocolate chips until Pascha came out with some. They were not easy to find though.

Recently I went to my local Walmart and saw the Toll House allergy free chips, but then I saw dairy free white chocolate chips! I jumped for joy and bought 4 bags.

Enjoy Life has also launched a white chocolate chip that is top 8 free!

What ingredients do I need to make these gluten free white chocolate chip cookies?

Eggs
Vegan or Regular Butter
Sugar
Brown Sugar
Vanilla
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Salt
Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
Xanthan or Guar Gum (ONLY IF YOUR BLEND DOES NOT CONTAIN IT) see notes below for gluten free flour
Nestle Toll House White Chocolate Allergen Free Chips or Enjoy Life White Chocolate Chips They are cheaper to buy in bulk!
Macadamia Nut halves

How do you make these gluten free white chocolate macadamia nut cookies?…

In your stand mixer add the butter, eggs, sugars and vanilla. Mix on low speed until blended, about 1-2 minutes. Do not overmix, overmixing will result in a very flat cookie.

With the mixer on low speed add the baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Turn off the mixer, add the flour and then turn the mixer on low, mix for about 1 minute. Increase the speed to medium low and blend until well incorporated.

Turn the mixer off and add the white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. Fold in gently.

Chill your dough for at least 30 minutes, or overnight. The dough can stay covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and using a cookie scooper, scoop the cookie dough onto the baking sheet with at least 2 inches of space in between the cookie balls.

Bake for 12-14 minutes, allow them to cool and transfer to a cooling rack.

Store on the countertop covered for up to 3 days.

F.A.Q.

Can this be made vegan without eggs?

You can make this with flax eggs, aquafaba or egg replacer. For aquafaba, the rule of thumb is to use 1/4 cup of aquafaba per egg. The texture and rise will vary.

Gluten Free All Purpose Flour tips

Not all gluten free flours are created equal. I only recommend either my personal gluten free all purpose flour blend, or Better Batter flour.

If you use my personal blend remember to use either xanthan gum or guar gum. If using Better Batter you do not need to add any additional gums.

When measuring your flour be sure to spoon it into the measuring cup and level off the top. You can see my video HERE on how to do that correctly.

I have used both gluten free flour blends from Better Batter with success. If you order their flour, using the code: livingfreelygf will get you 30% off full priced items and livingfreelygf10 will get you 10% off sale items.

Are macadamia nuts gluten-free?

Generally, they should be. However, you need to read the labels! Also, depending on your sensitivity you should check to see if they are processed in a facility that processes wheat.

How do you make gluten-free cookies moist and not crumbly?

This has a lot to do with several factors

Your flour, you need to use a tried-and-true flour. That is why I use Better Batter Original Blend. Make sure you are measuring your flour correctly. Either by weight, or by spooning your flour into your measuring cup and leveling off the top. If you dip your cup into the flour, it packs the flour into the cup. This causes too much to be used and a crumbly, dense cookie.
Butter and eggs. Don’t overbeat these. A gentle mixing will do.
Do not over cook. Sometimes it can be tempting to leave the cookies in for a few extra minutes, but this will dry them out.