Chewy Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies

Usually white chocolate comes to mind when making macadamia nut cookies however  this time, milk chocolate has owned it's rightful place nestled beside the macadamia nut; which has taken a bit of the sweetness off these irresistible chewy cookies.  

Chewy Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies

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1/2 cup melted butter

1/4 cup applesauce

2 cups light packed dark brown sugar

2 eggs

2 tablespoons hot water

2 2/3 cups all purpose flour

1 tablespoon ground flax seed

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped macadamia nut pieces

1 270g package of milk chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC) 

In a bowl beat together the melted butter, applesauce, dark brown sugar, the 2 eggs and the hot water. Blend until smooth. 

In another bowl blend together the flour, ground flax, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add the chopped macadamia nut pieces; stir to coat.  

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the package of chocolate chips. Drop 1 tablespoon portions of dough onto ungreased cookie baking tray. 

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool for 1 minute on baking tray then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.  

Notes: I found 8 minutes was enough baking time however ovens vary. You may use white chocolate chips if you wish. If you do not use more than one cookie baking tray may I suggest lining it with some baking parchment paper.  

Warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine this week. Hope everyone is having a good one so far. - JD