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    Copycat Subway White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    Published: May 14, 2021 · Modified: May 16, 2021 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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    If you love the white chocolate macadamia nut cookies from Subway then you’ll love this copycat version. These cookies even have a secret ingredient that make them taste just like the originals!

    Copycat Subway White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    The cookies at Subway are some of my favorites. I really do rank their white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies as some of the best cookies ever.

    A long time ago, I used to work at a company that was pretty far off the beaten path. They actually had two full working kitchens (five microwaves total and two ovens) because there wasn’t much in the way of food except for a Subway and a small Chinese takeaway restaurant. Needless to say, I had a lot of Subway and Chinese food!

    Copycat Subway White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    I always get a cookie when I go to Subway. I think it’s a form of punishment to leave without getting one! All of Subway’s cookies are so good and I’ve been working on copycat versions for all them.

    Ingredients needed

    • Butter: You’ll want to use unsalted butter for this recipe.
    • Light brown and white sugar: To sweeten the cookies.
    • Vanilla extract: Pure vanilla extract is best for baking.
    • Eggs: You’ll need two large eggs for this recipe.
    • Powdered milk: This is the secret ingredient in the recipe. This will help give the cookies a more commercial kitchen taste.
    • Salt: You’ll need just ½ a teaspoon.
    • Baking soda and baking powder: To make the cookies rise.
    • All purpose flour: The base of our cookie dough.
    • White chocolate chips and macadamia nuts: To add in at the end before forming cookie dough balls.

    How to store

    You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days.

    Can I freeze the cookie dough?

    I think freezing the cookie dough is a great option. Form the dough into balls and then freeze in an airtight container or bag for up to three months. Use parchment paper to keep them separated. To bake from frozen, add 2 to 3 minutes to the baking time.

    Tips

    • Chilling the dough will help the cookies from becoming too flat and crispy. Don’t skip the chilling.
    • Be sure you have the right amount of flour.
    • If using salted macadamia nuts, skip the added salt in the recipe.
    • The powdered milk will give the cookies an authentic copycat taste.

    How to make these cookies

    To make these white chocolate macadamia cookies, first find and measure out your ingredients. You will need:

    • 8 tablespoon unsalted butter, slightly softened (Do not melt, I softened mine in the microwave for just a few seconds. It should still be solid).
    • ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 large eggs beaten
    • 2 teaspoon powdered milk
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
    • ¾ cup white chocolate chips
    • ½ cup roasted macadamia nuts (unsalted) chopped
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, powdered milk, brown sugar, and white sugar. Stir well.
    • Add in the eggs and butter.
    • Mix well with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes. The dough may seem crumbly at first but it should start to mix with help from the hand mixer.
    • Stir in the nuts and white chocolate chips with a large spoon or spatula.
    • Use a large cookie scoop (about 2.5 tbsp) to form your cookies.
    • Place your cookies into the fridge to chill. Chill for 30 minutes.
    • Bake for 8 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Give the dough plenty of room to spread.
    • Let them rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before moving.
    Copycat Subway White Macadamia Nut Cookies

    Copycat Subway White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    Audrey
    If you love the white chocolate macadamia nut cookies from Subway then you'll love this copycat version. These cookies even have a secret ingredient that make them taste just like the originals!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Chill time 30 mins
    Total Time 18 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 cookies

    Equipment

    • Hand mixer
    • Baking sheet
    • cookie scoop

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 tablespoon unsalted butter slightly softened, see note below
    • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 large eggs beaten
    • 2 teaspoon powdered milk
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
    • ¾ cup white chocolate chips
    • ½ cup roasted macadamia nuts (unsalted) chopped

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, powdered milk, brown sugar, and white sugar. Stir well.
    • Add in the eggs and butter.
    • Mix well with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes. The dough may seem crumbly at first but it should start to mix with help from the hand mixer.
    • Stir in the nuts and white chocolate chips with a large spoon or spatula.
    • Use a large cookie scoop (about 2.5 tbsp) to form your cookies.
    • Place your cookies into the fridge to chill. Chill for 30 minutes.
    • Bake for 8 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Give the dough plenty of room to spread.
    • Let them rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before moving.

    Notes

    I softened my butter in the microwave for about 12 seconds. Do not melt the butter it will cause the cookies to be very flat. Soften the butter just enough so it is mixable. It should still be solid looking, just slightly softened.
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    Copycat Subway White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Oscar

      May 17, 2021 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, these cookies were amazing. Loved them.

      Reply
    2. Amanda Dixon

      May 17, 2021 at 8:57 am

      5 stars
      These cookies turned out great! Loved the powdered milk addition.

      Reply
    3. Jeri Walker

      May 17, 2021 at 10:19 am

      5 stars
      These were soooo good. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Freya

      May 17, 2021 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      Yum! These were absolutely delicious and the whole family loved them!

      Reply
    5. Raquel

      May 17, 2021 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and delicious and even BETTER than the Subway cookies!

      Reply
    6. Amy Roskelley

      May 17, 2021 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      YES!! White chocolate and macadamian nuts are my thing!

      Reply
    7. Colleen

      May 17, 2021 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      Made these on the weekend because the subway ones are favorites and these did not disappoint!

      Reply
    8. Chef Dennis

      May 17, 2021 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      This is so mouthwatering!

      Reply
    9. Emily Flint

      May 17, 2021 at 9:15 pm

      5 stars
      I always used to order these at Subway…now I can just make my own!

      Reply
    10. Toni

      May 18, 2021 at 5:16 am

      5 stars
      My kids couldn’t stop eating these cookies! So good!

      Reply

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