Indulge in a naturally sweetened treat with this recipe for date sweetened white chocolate macadamia nut cookies.

These delightful cookies offer a healthier twist on a classic favorite, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the added processed sugar.

Made with whole wheat flour and dates, these white chocolate macadamia nut cookies have a lot of good to offer you.

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Why you’ll love these date sweetened white chocolate macadamia nut cookies

White chocolate macadamia nut cookies exude elegance with their delicate balance of sweet white chocolate and crunchy macadamia nuts. The creamy white chocolate complements the richness of the nuts, creating the perfect treat for any occasion.

Here are 4 reasons you’ll love this particular recipe for white chocolate macadamia nut cookies:

Made with whole wheat flour: These cookies are made with 100% whole wheat flour.
No processed sugar: Instead of using granulated sugar to sweeten the cookie dough, these cookies are sweetened with dates for a healthier twist.
Deliciously crunchy: The macadamia nuts not only give these cookies an irresistible nutty flavor, but they also add a delicious crunch to every bite.
Smell so good: The combination of buttery dough, creamy white chocolate, and crunchy macadamia nuts creates a mouth-watering fragrance that captivates the senses. Its smell alone is enough to make your mouth water and stomach growl in anticipation.

date sweetened white chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

The exact amounts for each ingredient are found in the recipe card below, but here’s a rundown on what you’ll need for this recipe:

Whole wheat flour – Traditional whole wheat flour is ground from red wheat berries and has a noticeable flavor. If you want a milder flavor that hides more in the background, use white whole wheat flour instead. You can also use all purpose flour if you prefer.
Medjool dates – These sweet caramel like fruits are chewy and a great way to naturally sweeten baked goods. Make sure you use Medjool dates as other varieties aren’t as sweet or moist and won’t work as well in the recipe.
Salt – Helps highlight all the flavors in the cookies. Leaving the salt out will result in a less flavorful cookie.
Baking soda – Helps give lift to the cookies as well as browning during the baking process.
Butter – Gives these cookies moisture and flavor. You can substitute the butter with coconut oil if you avoid dairy.
Egg – This recipe calls for 1 whole egg to help bind the cookies together. The egg also adds some moisture and richness. Make sure the egg is room temperature before whisking in with the butter.
Vanilla extract – Pairs particularly well with the white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts, the vanilla extract enhances and compliments these ingredients and makes these cookies extra delicious.
Macadamia nuts – Because they are fairly good sized when left whole, you will want to roughly chop the nuts into small sized pieces so they incorporate more evenly throughout the dough. You want each bite to be *blessed* with a piece of crunchy, toasty macadamia nut.
White chocolate chips – They have a creamy texture and a sweet flavor, distinguishing them from traditional chocolate varieties. White chocolate pairs super well with the macadamia nuts both flavor wise and color wise.

white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts in measuring cups

How to make white chocolate macadamia nut cookies with dates

Making these cookies is fairly simple. You’ll have these cookies made in no time!

Process: In a food processor, process the dates and flour until thoroughly combined. Next, add in the salt and baking soda and pulse to combine.
Whisk: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted and cooled butter, the egg, and vanilla until thoroughly combined.
Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix until there are no more dry patches of flour. Fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts.
Chill: Cover the dough and chill for 15 to 30 minutes. In the meantime, heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bake: Portion the dough into 12 balls then space them out evenly on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently flatten each ball then bake for 15 minutes.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet pan for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

white chocolate chip cookies sweetened with dates

Tips for baking success

Follow these top tips for the best baking results:

Process the dates finely: Process the dates and flour together for at least 90 seconds. You want the dates to be finely incorporated into the flour.
Use room temperature ingredients: Make sure the egg is room temperature before you crack it in with the melted butter.
Chop the macadamia nuts: For the most even distribution and a tasty nut in every bite, make sure to roughly chop the macadamia nuts before mixing them into the cookie dough.
Portioning dough: Use a spring loaded cookie scoop to help evenly portion out the dough.
Press down each dough ball before baking: These cookies do not spread much if at all during the baking process, so you’ll want to press them down slightly to help flatten them. If you want your cookies more mound like, skip this step or press the dough down only a little bit.
Bake on the center rack: For the most even baking, place your cookies on a baking sheet on the center rack of your oven and bake your cookies in a thoroughly preheated oven.

Storing

Store leftover date sweetened white chocolate macadamia nut cookies in an airtight container on the counter. These will keep well for about 3 days.