Copycat Subway White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Why I Like This Recipe

• I've already done the trial and error for you. After comparing my cookies side-by-side with Subway's and testing multiple batches, I landed on a copycat recipe that's as close to the original as I could make it—and I honestly think they're even better.
• They taste just like Subway's white chocolate macadamia nut cookies—but even better. They're soft, chewy, loaded with white chocolate chips, and have the same bakery-style texture I remember from Subway.
• The texture gets even better the next day. The cookies start with lightly crisp edges, then soften overnight into perfectly chewy cookies that stay fresh for days.
• No specialty ingredients are required. Everything can be found at your local grocery store, making it easy to recreate this restaurant favorite at home.
• They're packed with white chocolate and macadamia nuts. Every bite has the perfect balance of creamy white chocolate and buttery, crunchy macadamias.

What Others Are Saying

Just made these cookies and they are delicious! Thank you---Gail

I never leave comments but these cookies were delicious and will be the only macadamia cookie recipe I use. My family LOVED them!!!---J Turner

Great recipe and awesome techniques. I'm not one for baking cookies but these turned out great. ---Paul

Craving More Subway Cookies?

If this recipe is one of your Subway favorites, be sure to explore my full collection of Copycat Subway Cookie Recipes. You'll find homemade versions of Subway's famous Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, and Double Chocolate cookies, along with soft bakery-style Peanut Butter and Oatmeal cookies that are excellent Subway-inspired dupes. Whether you're baking for a party, lunchboxes, or just satisfying a cookie craving, you'll find plenty of soft, chewy bakery-style cookies to enjoy.

What Makes Subway Chocolate Chip Cookies So Chewy?

I know I am going to get comments about using corn syrup, but if you want a super-chewy cookie, a tiny amount of it will give you that. This recipe calls for 3 Tablespoons, which is hardly any.  Another technique that I use to create a chewy cookie is to slam the baking sheet against the counter during and after baking. This causes the cookies to deflate slightly, creating a soft center. The cookies will start out with crisp bottoms, but as they sit, they’ll soften up considerably —even more so on day 2.

Tips & Tricks

• Keep the dough chilled. Leave the remaining cookie dough in the refrigerator while one batch bakes. Chilled dough spreads less, giving you thicker, chewier cookies.
• Don't judge the texture right away. The cookies will be lightly crisp around the edges when they come out of the oven, but they'll soften considerably as they cool and continue to become even chewier over the next day.
• Use light-colored baking sheets. They bake the cookies more evenly and help prevent the bottoms from browning too quickly. If using dark baking sheets, start checking the cookies a minute or two early.
• Store them properly. Once the cookies have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container to keep them soft and fresh for several days.
• Warm them up before serving. A quick 5–10 seconds in the microwave makes the white chocolate chips melty and gives the cookies that fresh-from-the-oven taste.

INGREDIENTS

• Butter: I always bake with salted butter because that's what I keep on hand. If using unsalted butter, simply add an extra pinch of salt to the dough.
• Vegetable Oil: A small amount of oil helps create the soft, chewy texture that makes Subway cookies so irresistible. Canola oil works just as well.
• Brown Sugar & Granulated Sugar: Brown sugar adds moisture and chewiness, while granulated sugar helps the cookies spread and gives them lightly crisp edges.
• Eggs: Add richness, moisture, and structure to the cookie dough.
• Vanilla Extract: Adds warm, classic bakery flavor. Homemade vanilla extract is especially delicious if you have it!
• Molasses: Just a teaspoon deepens the flavor and gives the cookies a richer, bakery-style taste. You can leave it out if you don't have any on hand.
• Corn Syrup: My secret ingredient for recreating Subway's signature chewy texture. It doesn't make the cookies overly sweet—it simply helps keep them soft.
• Baking Soda & Salt: Baking soda helps the cookies rise and spread, while salt balances the sweetness and enhances the flavor.
• All-Purpose Flour: Provides the perfect structure for soft, chewy cookies. I haven't found it necessary to use bread flour for this recipe.
• White Chocolate Chips: The creamy sweetness of white chocolate pairs perfectly with buttery macadamia nuts. Use a good-quality brand for the best flavor.
• Macadamia Nuts: Chopped macadamia nuts add the signature buttery crunch that makes these cookies a Subway favorite. Roast them lightly before adding them to the dough for even more flavor.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Copycat Subway White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Step 1: Make the dough. Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in the oil, eggs, vanilla, molasses, and corn syrup. Add the salt, baking soda, and flour, then stir in the white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts. Cover and chill for 1–2 hours.

Step 2: Prepare for baking. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon portions, spacing 6–8 cookies per baking sheet.

Step 3: Bake. Bake for 6 minutes, then remove the pan and bang it firmly on the counter 3 times. Return to the oven and bake for another 4–5 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden.

Step 4: Cool. Remove the cookies from the oven and bang the baking sheet on the counter one final time. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. They'll continue to soften as they cool, becoming even chewier the next day.

These white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are soft and chewy. They are just like Subway white chocolate cookies---actually, they are better!

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