Most people love white chocolate macadamia cookies, but there's so much more you can bake with this ingredient! Check out our favorite recipes starring macadamia nuts.
18 Sweet Recipes Starring Macadamia Nuts
1/18
Pineapple Pie
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Creamy pineapple pie is a light and refreshing dessert that's quick to make and impressive to serve. This is one of our favorite ways to complete a summer meal. —Sharon Bickett, Chester, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 367 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
2/18
Simple Macadamia Nut Fudge
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 5 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
My aunt now lives in Hawaii, and she keeps our family supplied with fresh pineapples, mangos and macadamia nuts...along with recipes like this one. When I run out of macadamias for candy-making, I substitute pecans. Whichever nuts I use, neighbors like this fudge so much that they have started to call me the "Candy Lady of Cleveland." —Vicki Fioranelli, Cleveland, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 72 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
3/18
Macadamia Nut Mini Loaves
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
5 loaves
From the Recipe Creator:
While these loaves may be small, they have a big rich flavor. The macadamia nuts make them a special treat with tropical flair. Plus, they're so pretty with the toasted coconut topping. —Kim Gilliland, Simi Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 162 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
4/18
Chocolate Macadamia Meltaways
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this recipe by accident one day when I wanted to make some cookies. I decided to use some ingredients already in my cupboard, and these were the delicious result. —Barbara Sepcich, Galt, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 117 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
5/18
Aloha Brittle
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 pound (16 servings)
From the Recipe Creator:
A vacation to Hawaii inspired me to create this mouthwatering brittle. Coconuts, macadamia nuts and pecans make my tropical-tasting recipe deliciously different.
Nutrition Facts:
1 ounce: 164 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
6/18
Island Breezes Coffee Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With the island flavors, this simple pull-apart bread is perfect for a spring brunch. —Debra Goforth, Newport, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 406 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
7/18
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Hawaiian nuts and melty morsels make a fantastic combination in these buttery white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. —Cathy Lennon, Newport, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 127 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 69mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
8/18
Nut Fruit Bark
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a sophisticated version of fruit bark. Dark chocolate turns into a rich mocha flavor with the espresso powder. If you're a fan of sweet-salty tidbits, make sure to use the sea salt. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 ounce: 147 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
9/18
Chunky Blond Brownies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Every bite of these chewy blondies is packed with chunks of white and semisweet chocolate and macadamia nuts. It's a potluck offering that stands out. —Rosemary Dreiske, Lemmon, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 221 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
10/18
Chocolate Macadamia Macaroons
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This perfect macaroon has dark chocolate, chewy coconut and macadamia nuts, and it is dipped in chocolate—sinful and delicious! —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 136 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
11/18
Island Crunch Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Inspiring ideas come from many places, and often when we least expect them. I enjoy making cheesecakes for family and friends, and I came up with this recipe after eating ice cream on vacation. Featuring pineapple and coconut, this cheesecake will remind you of a trip to an island paradise. —Ellen Batenhorst, Omaha, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 618 calories, 42g fat (25g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
12/18
Macadamia Sunshine Bars
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Your guests will be delighted with my bars. They are packed with nuts and dried fruit. I think that when you take a bite of this treat it’s like a mini-vacation to a Polynesian paradise. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 290 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
13/18
Macadamia Key Lime Pie
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make Key lime pie at least four times a month during summer—it’s so refreshing. The shortbread crust adds richness. —Brynn LeMaire, Gueydan, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 604 calories, 45g fat (23g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 297mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
14/18
Banana Macadamia Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These muffins taste even better the next day, so to save time, I often make them the night before. They stay moist for days. —Stasha Wampler, Clinchport, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 294 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
15/18
Macadamia Lemon Bars
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These bars enjoy a lot of compliments among my friends and family. I almost have to make them for all of our get-togethers. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 226 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
16/18
Coconut-Macadamia Biscotti
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this recipe after my husband and I returned from our first trip to Hawaii. Dipping these tropical treats in a good cup of coffee brings us right back to the wonderful memories we made there. —Shannon Koene, Blacksburg, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 228 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
17/18
Pineapple Coconut Tassies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
40 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
These Hawaiian-style cookies may sound and look fancy, but they’re easy to make—and their simplicity makes them an ideal choice for baking with children. My granddaughter enjoys helping me measure ingredients. Children also can help shape the dough into balls, then you can finish them together. —Connie Shuff, York, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 136 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
18/18
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
10 servings (1-1/4 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
Homey, cozy, comforting, indulgent...this rich bread pudding represents everything I love about the holidays. For an elegant look, serve it in martini glasses. —Barb Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota
