Matcha Macadamia Cookies

Thermomix recipe: Matcha Macadamia Cookies. Ready in 32 minutes. Serves 16. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 100 g raw macadamia nuts
• 200 g plain flour
• 10 g matcha powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 115 g unsalted butter, softened, cut into pieces
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 80 g light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 100 g white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Add macadamia nuts to a clean, dry mixing bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 5. Transfer to a separate bowl and set aside.
3. Add plain flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt to the mixing bowl. Mix 10 sec / Speed 3. Transfer to a separate bowl and set aside.
4. Insert the butterfly whisk. Add softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar to the mixing bowl. Cream 2 min / Speed 3.5.
5. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix 30 sec / Speed 3.
6. Remove the butterfly whisk. Add the reserved dry ingredient mixture to the bowl. Mix 15 sec / Speed 3 until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Add the chopped macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips (if using) to the dough in the bowl. Use the spatula to gently fold them in for 10 sec / Reverse / Speed 2.
8. Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent spreading.
9. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 5 cm (2 inches) between each cookie.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still slightly soft. Do not overbake.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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