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January 27, 2026
These buttery Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies are rich with flavor notes of warm brown sugar and vanilla with a drizzle of white and dark chocolate on top.












Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies
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- Nutty Precision 🥜Toast macadamia nuts lightly before chopping to enhance their natural buttery flavor and add a subtle depth to the shortbread cookies.
- Butter Temperature Magic 🧈Let butter soften at room temperature for exactly 30 minutes before mixing - this ensures perfect creaming and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Cornstarch Secret 🥣Add cornstarch to create an incredibly delicate, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread texture that sets these cookies apart from traditional recipes.
- Chocolate Drizzle Technique 🍫Use a piping bag or fork for precise chocolate drizzling, and chill cookies briefly to help the chocolate set quickly and create beautiful, crisp lines.
- Chill for Perfection 🧊Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 1 hour before baking to prevent spreading and ensure a beautifully shaped, crisp shortbread.
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Hi, I'm Naomi! Recipe developer, food photographer, author, and baking enthusiast behind Knead Some Sweets.
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Vegetarian
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Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Allergen Analysis
Eggs Free
Fish Free
Shellfish Free
Peanuts Free
Sesame Free
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