Easy Royal Margarine Cookies Recipe

Creating a Royal Margarine Cookie recipe involves blending the best elements of both margarine-based cookies and the richness of ingredients found in more luxurious cookie recipes, like those featuring nuts and coconut. This recipe aims to combine the ease and affordability of using margarine with the decadence of a royal cookie, typically characterized by ingredients like macadamia nuts and coconut.

Understanding Margarine Cookies

Margarine cookies are known for their affordability and ease of preparation. They often result in a crunchy exterior and a chewy interior, making them perfect for bake sales or quick treats1. However, they can lack the depth of flavor that butter provides. To elevate them, we’ll incorporate elements from more complex cookie recipes.

Elements of Royal Cookies

Royal Cookies, as inspired by recipes like the Nordstrom copycat, typically include ingredients such as macadamia nuts and shredded coconut. These add a rich, buttery flavor and chewiness to the cookies2. To create a royal margarine cookie, we’ll incorporate these ingredients while using margarine as the primary fat.

Royal Margarine Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup margarine (not softened)
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, as margarine may contain salt)
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cream the margarine with both sugars in a large bowl until well combined. Cut the margarine into small pieces to ease the process.
3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
4. Mix in the flour and baking soda by hand until just combined.
5. Stir in the shredded coconut, chopped macadamia nuts, and chocolate chips.
6. Drop the dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pro Tips:

• Use cold margarine for a better texture. Softened margarine can result in flat cookies1.
• Add-ins like coconut and macadamia nuts enhance flavor and texture. Feel free to experiment with other nuts or dried fruits.
• Freezing the dough is a great way to prepare ahead. Scoop the dough into balls, freeze them on a baking sheet, and then store them in a resealable bag. Bake frozen dough balls for an additional 1-2 minutes2.

By combining the best of both worlds—affordable margarine and luxurious add-ins—you’ll create a cookie that’s both economical and decadent. Enjoy your Royal Margarine Cookies!