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Macadamia Cookie Bars

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Macadamia Cookie Bars are soft, chewy dessert bars packed with white chocolate chips and crunchy macadamia nuts, topped with a rich cream cheese drizzle. Easy to make in one pan, they’re perfect for any occasion.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
  • 3 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add egg and vanilla, stirring to combine.
  4. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just mixed. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts.
  6. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 22–26 minutes, until edges are golden and center is set.
  7. Let bars cool completely before adding the drizzle.
  8. For the drizzle, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then mix until combined.
  9. Gradually add milk to reach drizzling consistency.
  10. Drizzle icing over cooled bars using a spoon or piping bag. Let set for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Add dried cranberries for a festive twist.
  • Swap white chocolate for dried pineapple and a pinch of coconut for a tropical version.
  • Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to make gluten-free bars.
  • Toast the macadamia nuts to enhance flavor.

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