Guava Macadamia Nut Cookies are a sweet and chewy treat! Follow this simple recipe for an exciting dessert!
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon guava butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ macadamia nuts
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the butter and sugar. Once it’s light and fluffy, add in the vanilla extract, egg, and guava butter.
- Slowly mix in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until the ingredients are completely incorporated. Then gently fold in the macadamia nuts until just combined.
- Transfer the dough to the refrigerator to chill for one hour.
- Measure out the powdered sugar onto a plate. Take a heaping spoonful of dough and roll it into a ball, and cover it in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes. Remove from the oven when the cookies have a crackly top. Allow the cookies to cookies to cool for 20 minutes or longer before serving.
What can you do if you don’t have guava butter?
- Substitution: Lemon curd can be a great substitution, although the flavor won’t be the same.
- How to make it: If you’d like to make your guava butter, here is a great recipe: Homemade Guava Jam by Garlic & Zest.
Recipe Inspired by Let’s Dish
