Air fryer white chocolate macadamia nut cookies
These air fryer white chocolate macadamia nut cookies showcase the air fryer's ability to turn basic ingredients into an indulgent treat. Golden on the edges, chewy in the centre, and packed with creamy white chocolate and buttery nuts – what more can you want from a cookie?
Ingredients
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300 g
Butter, room temperature
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180 g
Raw cane sugar
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170 g
Caster sugar
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4 tbsp
Light syrup
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4 tsp
Vanilla extract
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3
Eggs
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420 g
Flour
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1 tsp
Baking soda
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1 tsp
Salt
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200 g
White chocolate
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200 g
Macadamia nuts
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Instructions
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Using perforated baking paper in your air fryer is great for baking white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. It lets hot air circulate evenly and ensures the cookies turn out golden and crisp on the edges while staying soft in the middle. It also stops the dough from sticking and makes cleaning the air fryer basket easier by catching any drips and crumbs. After preheating, place the baking paper and weigh it down with cookie dough balls to keep it secure during baking.
Most air fryers will usually fit 3–6 cookies in each batch, which helps with air flow. Space out the dough balls to keep them from sticking together. Try baking a single cookie at 160 °C first to find the best baking time, which should be around 8–10 minutes. Check at 7–8 minutes. If you need to, adjust the time, especially if the dough is chilled or the cookies are larger. If they brown unevenly, rotate the basket.
FAQ: Questions about air fryer white chocolate macadamia nut cookies
Before you begin, you might have a few questions about baking, storing, or freezing these air fryer white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. Here are some quick answers to help you along the way.
Can I prepare white chocolate macadamia nut cookie dough in advance?
Yes, you can prepare white chocolate macadamia nut cookie dough in advance. In fact, if you chill it longer, it solidifies the butter, resulting in thicker, chewier cookies with a soft centre. It also improves the flavour, as the ingredients have more time to really blend together.
How do I ensure the white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are baked evenly in the air fryer?
To ensure the white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are baked evenly in the air fryer, space each dough ball at least 5 cm apart. It allows for proper hot air circulation, which helps achieve golden edges and soft centres. Bake only 3 to 4 cookies at a time, depending on the size of your air fryer, to prevent them from sticking together during baking. Line the basket with baking paper and place it under the dough to keep it from blowing away during preheating.
How long can I store air fryer white chocolate macadamia nut cookies?
You can store air fryer white chocolate macadamia nut cookies for about 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. Make sure they are completely cool first. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.
Can I freeze air fryer white chocolate macadamia nut cookies?
Yes, you can freeze air fryer white chocolate macadamia nut cookies for up to 3 months. Let them cool completely, then place them in a single layer on a tray to freeze. Once solid, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag. Thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Can I freeze raw cookie dough?
Yes, you can freeze raw cookie dough. Shape it into balls first, place them on a tray to freeze until firm, then store them in a freezer bag or container. You can bake them straight from frozen in the air fryer — just add 1–2 minutes to the baking time.
Nutritional values
Nutritional value, per
7383 Kcal
| Fibre | - | 41.7 gram fibers |
| Protein | 4.8 | 86.4 gram |
| Fat | 59 | 492.6 gram |
| Carbohydrates | 36.2 | 658.6 gram |
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