The Ultimate White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies | Sohla El-Waylly | NYT Cooking

Cookie Week continues! Today, Sohla El-Waylly is making her really special White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie recipe. It’s a cookie that, as she explains, really goes for it.
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[@ryanperry6855]

Sohla's confident and thorough explanation of every aspect of the recipe is really appreciated! I love that she mentioned the reason for each ingredient and technical choice she made, as well as even mentioning why she didn't use brown sugar when it might be expected here. Thanks so much, Sohla!

[@baskaran5317]

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[@wm6549]

Sohla has gotten really good with her presentation skills. She was great on Seth Meyer's show.

[@monami1359]

@@wm6549 She’s always been awesome!

[@GregCurtin45]

More than Sohla's creativity and talent, she's an awesome teacher. One of the most inspiring Chef's on the food scene. My favourites are when she takes tried and true recipes and elevates to a stand alone recipe. Thank you Sohla for improving everyone's expertise in the kitchen.

[@grouchosaidit5454]

Sohla rocks! Her level of knowledge is so helpful and it's simply very fun to watch her in action.

[@ymb6987]

Sohla’s reference to going to the mall and getting Mrs. Field’s cookies took me right back to my teen years! Her version is chef’s kiss 🪄 🎉

[@aimadeitforyou5994]

I see Sohla, I click immediately😍 These cookies look to die for!!!!

[@josealtamirano845]

When sohla asks if everyone is getting a cookie box! It warmed my heart it’s those little details of kindness that makes her my favorite.

[@johnnytsunami420]

Adding the milk powder to brown to have extra caramelized bits- so smart. And frying the vanilla bean in it *chef's kiss*

[@toin9898]

I am literally going to go buy milk powder tonight to put it in all of my brown butter baking for the holidays. Sohla is a genius

[@TC-hf8hg]

This is definitely a "luxury" cookie. I used half a vanilla pod but next time I will probably not splurge for it. The cookies needed a few more minutes in my oven to be done. They do crisp as they cool. The taste is buttery, slightly fragrant, with vanilla flavor coming through if using good white chocolate (I used Valrhona bars). The most interesting part is the mouthfeel, not something you usually associate with cookies. That might be coming from the vanilla seeds. Vanilla paste might be a good swap here (and cheaper than the bean). INGREDIENTS 1 cup plus 6 tablespoons/280 grams granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean (optional) 12 tablespoons/168 grams unsalted butter 3 tablespoons/20 grams nonfat milk powder (see Tip) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon almond extract 2 large eggs 2 cups/240 grams all-purpose flour 1 cup/130 grams roughly chopped roasted and salted macadamia nuts, plus more to garnish 1 cup/160 grams roughly chopped white chocolate, plus more to garnish Flaky salt

[@bdiddy1138]

Sohla is such a gem 👍 always fun to see her enthusiasm ✌️

[@BP-yd9vn]

I love the fact that all the bakers/ writers got a cookie box for cookie week. I love seeing everyone's reaction to other people's cookies.

[@gracerice2382]

I’m not a macadamia person but I hoped on so fast for Sohla. To be honest this recipe looks good and I usually will make toasted cashews in ground cinnamon, cloves and ginger during the holidays that I would use instead. Edit: I realized that it probably sounds weird but it’s holiday go to for me, it’s a great snack when you cooking or baking, they make a great topping to so many holiday recipes and to put out for guest when they arrive. While they’re a little bit different texture wise from macadamias, cashews do have a little natural sweetness, they toast really well and have a little bit of fattyness that works well. And they really take well to a lot of the warmer holiday spices so you can add more heat or spice to them depending on what you prefer

[@baskaran5317]

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[@sophiaisabelle01]

Those white chocolate macadamia cookies look appetizing we hope to see more videos like this.

[@ShadowTheFosterCat]

Sohla is a GEM. She has the knowledge and expertise to explain the *why* behind each step. As someone who's always trying to become a better baker, that's incredibly valuable. I am so happy that I can take the lessons from this particular recipe video and apply them to other recipes. For example, I now know the importance of resting cookie recipes with brown butter and vanilla. Thanks so much, Sohla!

Love the cookie box surprise at the end ... way to go NYT Cooking

[@jeffdeguia_]

I will always love how much Sohla teaches and demonstrates the recipes and techniques. I also love how she takes classic recipes and takes them up like 10 levels. Alway happy to see her on NYT cooking

[@rikkimontero]

Looks incredible and your passion for the ingredients really sells this cookie

[@kristinnelson-patel442]

Trust Sohla. This cookie *is* money! I just made these wth GF flour blend, EnerG egg replacer, and added some dried cranberries for tart and festive flair- and they’re awesome!!! Definitely going in the annual holiday cookie rotation.

[@yoongiissacat]

I made these today but I’ve read the comments on nyt website and tried it with 1tsp of salt and reduced the sugar to 190g. I didn’t have enough macadamia and white chocolate for the toppings so I left it out. It turned out great. Also I tried baking one cookie after 2 hrs rest and another batch with overnight rest, the resting is very important for the flavours. This is a great recipe but mine looked nothing like the video. Not sure why.

[@moyetlicious]

Oh Sohla, I do so hope you know how much joy you bring to my life ❤️

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

SOHLA ! 🤩 I love your energy, knowledge and personality. You make cooking anything interesting and fun😁

[@kellywright9791]

Knowledge plus personality is a killer combo and Sohla has it!

[@lobaggins3328]

You’re literally the cutest ❤ I’m excited to try this recipe

[@lynaeratzell2541]

I just baked off 4 cookies from my batch. They are amazing! I did regular size cookies 40g and they have an A+ rating from me!

[@irishfergal]

I'm so happy to be a part of the Sohla fan club. "It's hard to do it backwards" reminds me of the Ginger Rogers quote: "Yes, Fred's good, but I'm doing it backwards and in heels." That's Sohla.

[@lotmom]

Sohla is back! Amazing looking recipe, im drooling just thinking about it

[@carnationqueen]

I love the addition of the milk powder! What an amazing touch

[@sxstrngsamurai13]

Sohla: Professional Chef, Food personality & Adorable Human Creature 🥰

[@newillumination921]

I need to try this recipe this holiday season

[@saharvarona]

I TRIED THESW TODAY!!! They came out PERFECT! I used skim powered milk because i had no non-fat and i ran out of unsalted butter so i had to add about 20g salted butter to let it all fit… Oh! And i used white chocolate chips coz I had extra and they were STUNNING! I even used a vanilla bean for the first time ever! Since vanilla beans are expensive I wanna try the recipe with just extract (to give out to workmates) and see how that changes the flavour. Over all 10/10!!!! UPDATE: I tried it half the size and with only vanilla extract for the three step vanilla extract process (basically used extract instead of bean for each step she mentions) im so excited to see the results!

[@oopsthathappened3168]

Haven't watched Sohla's video in a while, still delightful. Love her.

[@angiemoscari]

I’m not even a cookie person, but I appreciate the passion and expert execution!

[@jjdomenc28]

This is one of my favorite cookies too, I can't wait to try Sohla's recipe

[@trishblakely3476]

The only time I enjoy white chocolate is in a cookie like this. Thank you Sohla!

[@trishblakely3476]

@NYT_Cooking1 haha scammer.

[@themurrrr]

OH HELL NO YOU DIDN’T JUST POST A VID OF MY FAVORITE TYPE OF COOKIE WHAT THE HELL YAAAAAAAAAS!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 GIMMA DAT RECIPE SOHLA 🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@theouthousepoet]

Sohla is just supreme. A master in class, in addition to being masterclass. An absolute delight.

[@kyleminor]

This person is a gift... thanks, Sohla!

[@kimbaa.g.4038]

These look bomb! And I love the feel of this video, so organic, and your personality quirky and fun ! 🙌🏽🫶🏽💗🙃🙃

[@heatherburke9583]

Im loving sohla in cool tones!

[@tashatopalakis2035]

Loved seeing you laugh while making this amazing cookie!! This is one I need to learn by heart! Very delicious and simple to make....thank you, Sophia ~ Happy New Year!

[@karendavis8764]

Sohla, you are so much fun to watch because you are always having fun and laughing!

[@alexj4239]

cookie week!!!!!! so excited to see sohla on this!!!

[@endangeredasexual]

As always, Sohla is my favorite when it comes to explaining any recipe ❤❤❤

[@blue_champignon5738]

Also if anyone can't splurge on vanilla beans, I'm sure imitation vanilla would work just fine (you just wont get those fun vanilla specks) most of the nuance of flavors from the bean evaporates during baking so beans really only make a huge difference in non-baked applications like ice cream

[@KetoCookbooksCorner]

*Delicious chocolate macadamia cookies* 🍪

[@MIG106]

This was so fun! Can't wait to make these - on my list for next weekend.

[@VictorAndScience]

Sohla is slaying, as always! I'll be cooking these during the holidays! I wonder if Sohla and Claire have ever been together in the NYT Cooking Test kitchen 😳

[@kikibunni]

i love sohla so much

[@ehoustoun]

This recipe looks incredible, and white chocolate macadamia is an absolute top tier cookie choice!

[@daveplaysdestiny]

Can’t wait to try making these

[@cathyjackson8337]

What is the ‘good chocolate’. Love Sohla’s skills and passion.

[@johannafaricelli1288]

Yes I too would like to know what is “good white chocolate “??

[@gumbee9967]

I couldn't find the "good white chocolate" at any of the closest stores 😭 Had to take some Ghirardelli white choc chips and am currently making them. But I bet it will still taste yummy 🥹 after all, it is a Sohla recipe 🥰

[@ThatAvery]

Sohla makes the best food! These cookies look amazing ugh I need

[@JessAdams863]

I’m totally making these!!

[@Jonathan-ef4qz]

This just looks amazing 🤤

[@AKeNeN]

Sohla’s explanation of her methodology is #classicsohla.

[@baskaran5317]

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[@arlenesolis024]

You had me at white chocolate and Shola. I just love watches her.

[@ChrisLam]

I've never felt closer to Sohla haha. I also got nothing but these cookies from Mrs Fields at the mall so often as a kid too!!!!!!

[@austinleclere2187]

So exited to make these! Love Sohla wish i could go to dinner with her and Ham!

[@mikchik00]

Those look so good

[@mikkokim5998]

"Classy guys" 😆 Sohla is a treasure.❤

[@Llwellyn]

Oh my god on my way to get the ingredients right now

[@maggotbitch]

You look so good in that shade of purple omg 😍💜

[@kathleenharbin5259]

I have exactly the same childhood memory...my mother and I would share a white chocolate macadamia cookie from Mrs Fields on every trip to the mall.

[@emberchord]

It’s simple. Sohla, click, happy.

[@hannahbecker8470]

This recipe is mouthwatering

[@mariasoteloobregon4587]

Sohla i will making this, your the best! Thank You!

[@downriverprod]

These are gorgeous, I can't wait to try 'em

[@carynplatt9790]

I like her videos before I start watching! That's probably pretty common among her fans. 😊

[@nourake341]

My fav kind of cookie ❤

[@QIKWIA]

🖐🏿Guys and Gals! 🙏🏿PLEASE make some DELICIOUS middle eastern mammool shortbread cookies!😋

[@jibbyjam1]

I'm making these sometime this week

[@thecoldscoop]

Tootally agree on the almond extract

[@bakeyfoxey6360]

Another sweet reminder for The El-Waylly's gingerbread show. Thanks x

[@carolynfergus-callahan4194]

I adore Sohla

[@jamiefutoran82]

I'm here for Sohla.

[@kaywill9749]

I wish I had grown up with you. I would have been your BFF. Just imagine a kid/friend knows how to bake and cook. We would have had some great sleepovers. Your classmates missed out on the opportunity of being your friend. I watched the video where you talked about your birthday party. I also bought your cookbook, which is fantastic. I'm so proud of you. I will be making these cookies.

[@jarrelldf90]

Omg, I heard "gochujang caramel cookies" at the end and its by Eric Kim. Really hope we get to see those made!

[@micahwashburn6309]

Sohla are you using Valrhona white chocolate?

[@bdellovibrioo5242]

The use of lots of good quality vanilla is a smart move for a kind of cookie (let's just face it) whose main purpose is to be a texturally satisfying vanilla machine.

[@neptune.mp3]

my love!! hope to see another couple gingerbread off this year HEHE

[@Becausing]

SOHLA FOREVER!!

[@888SuperLisa]

MORE SOHLA!!!!

[@valerieberseth2547]

Almond is the new vanilla

[@greatboniwanker]

Uh-Mazing!

[@miamigypsy]

I would love to know where Sohla’s apron is from. Someone please give me insight..?

[@tvmoksha]

Inneeddd this cookie in my life

[@valeriamorena2170]

sohla te amo

[@OSheaDean]

Australia is awash in bad white chocolate macadamia biscuits, so I have to give these a go!

[@jasminkelley934]

Soooo we can only access the recipe by subscribing to NY times???

[@kanudakikitchen6863]

Wow so yummy 😋😋

[@baskaran5317]

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[@cheerfullcynic]

I love that little tiny *ting* after she chops the nuts & says "nice and chunky" - totally redeems the mic mishap with Ham at Thanksgiving lol

[@arieldelaney7727]

What is a gourmet white chocolate? I’ve used ghirardelli.

[@katelawrence7445]

I'm a scientist, I love the way you think!

[@vikstar2k9]

This recipe looks amazing, but if you have someone with a nut allergy, would removing the nuts make a difference to the overall cookie? Also would you need less salt? I know it's a dumb question to ask because it's literally white chocolate and macadamia recipe but I thought why not 😂

[@pasalking7760]

I'm a simp for Sohla

[@chrisbrady2371]

Can I bake them less to get a softer texture?

[@Lampshadx]

Do you wet or oil your hands to roll them? I found them VERY sticky after adding it the flour / chocolate / nuts

[@marcellinodadon1103]

i♥️Sohla

[@emmvch9148]

Hi. Where can I find the recipe?

[@jonathandevries2828]

did you film everyone else getting their box too? but they weren't as pumped?

[@emberchord]

I tried these. But the batter is so runny. Is the conversion to grams in the recipe maybe not right? I put them on the tray regardless, hoping to just form them again in the morning :/