Good evening, welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: September 3rd, 2021. I would like to let you know its National Macadamia Nut Day. Did you know White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are one of my favorite cookies. Do you like these as well?
If you like White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies do you like them with or without Coconut? David and I will eat them either way just like Charlie but David and I prefer ones with Coconut.
Macadamia Nuts are nutritional powerhouses and regular consumption can potentially have lifelong positive effects — including the prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer.
Every February, National Macadamia Nut Month reminds us of their many Health Benefits, while also showing off their versatility. So this month, get busy with Macadamia Nuts. That includes cooking, baking, and of course, snacking.
NATIONAL MACADAMIA NUT MONTH ACTIVITIES
- Make Cookies: Spice up your favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe with a healthy sprinkling of Macadamia Nuts. Just seven ounces of chopped Nuts will cover about six dozen Cookies. And it only takes about a half-hour to pull off this taste treat. If only they were on my diet….
- Host a bake sale: A warm Macadamia Nut Muffin just sounds perfect in February! Consider donating profits to an organization that supports efforts in the Food Industry, such as the James Beard Foundation, or Career through Culinary Arts Program, or City Harvest.
- Share the goodness: Bring bags of Macadamia Nuts in for your coworkers to enjoy and let your kids bring in Macadamia Nut Cookies for their classmates and teachers. But check first to make sure they aren’t Allergic to Nuts.
FIVE Facts To Go NUTS Over MACADAMIA Nuts
- Warm Weather, please Hawaii, Australia, California, Brazil, and South Africa are home to Macadamia Trees since they do best in a warm climate
- Did you know some trees produce Poisonous Nuts. Although there are seven types of Macadamia Trees, only two of them are capable of producing Edible Nuts; the other five produce Nuts that contain high levels of the Toxin Cyanogenic Glycosides, making them Poisonous.
- Macadamia Nuts are not a dog’s friend. In other words: Keep Macadamia Nuts away from dogs. They can cause Abdominal and Joint Pain, as well as Limb Paralysis.
- Macadamia Nuts could lead to weight gain. No splurging. One ounce of raw Macadamia Nuts contains over 200 calories.
- They’re a hard nut to crack. Out of all of the Nuts, Macadamia Nuts have the hardest shell to open — requiring pressure of approximately 300 pounds per square inch.
Reasons Why We LOVE National Macadamia Nut Month
- You can use Macadamia Nuts in a variety of ways. While totally delicious in their Natural State, they’re also pressed into Oil for cooking. Not only that, but did you know their Oil is used in Cosmetics? You can also use Macadamia Nuts to make a Dairy-Free type of Cheese — or ground them up into Nut Butter form.
- macadamia Nuts pack a nutritious punch. They contain high levels of Monounsaturated Fat. That’s a good thing because, in moderation, Macadamia Nuts can help decrease the risks of Heart Disease and Stroke. These Nuts also contain Palmitoleic Acid which can speed up Metabolism. And if you aren’t sold yet, eating Macadamia Nuts will help you meet your vitamin A, Iron, Protein, and Fiber Needs — plus, Macadamia Nuts are Cholesterol Free.
- Macadamia Nuts are a versatile food. Whether they’re encrusting Meat, incorporated into baked goods or eaten straight out of the bag, their salty, yet buttery taste will leave you satisfied.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed Light Brown Sugar
- ½ cup White Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ teaspoon Almond Extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup coarsely chopped Macadamia Nuts
- 1 cup coarsely chopped White Chocolate
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Step 2 In a large bowl, cream together the Butter, Brown Sugar, and White Sugar until smooth. Beat in the Eggs, one at a time, then stir in the Vanilla and Almond Extracts. Combine the Flour, Baking Soda, and Salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the Macadamia Nuts and White Chocolate. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto a ungreased Cookie Sheets.
- Step 3 Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
