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Learn how to make the infamous Subway cookies using my easy copycat recipe! They use pantry staple ingredients and bake in 12 minutes. I made sure to include all of the signature flavors!
Need more surefire cookie recipes? Try my crispy peanut butter cookies, almond flour sugar cookies, or Biscoff cookies next.
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Being the self-proclaimed ‘cookie guy’ in my family, it may be ironic that my favorite cookie comes from a chain sandwich shop. Am I embarrassed by this fact? Not in the slightest.
While most know Subway for their footlong sandwiches, the cookies are the lowkey banger. They come in a variety of flavors, though my family swears the white chip macadamia nut cookie is the best!
Why I love this recipe
- No eggs and no butter. For being such a soft, buttery cookie, they literally use pantry staples…and affordable ones at there (have you seen the price of eggs and butter these days?).
- Freezer-friendly dough. I made sure that the dough froze well and that the cookies would turn out just as good as fresh.
- All of the signature flavors. I’m a diehard white chocolate macadamia person, but of course, I had to recreate ALL of the classic flavors.
Key Ingredients
- White and brown sugar. I used both sugars because the white sugar keeps the edges crispy, while the brown sugar keeps the center soft and chewy.
- Canola oil. Use any neutral-flavored cooking oil, including coconut oil and vegetable oil.
- Milk. I used unsweetened almond milk.
- Vanilla extract. A must for a good cookie or dessert recipe!
- All-purpose flour. Sifted to remove any clumps. Use gluten-free flour if needed, but make sure it has xanthan gum.
- Baking powder and baking soda. I used both so it leavens the cookies, helping them to rise and spread well.
- Salt. Brings out the sweetness of the cookies.
- White chocolate chips. Use good quality white chocolate chips, as I’ve found that sometimes they can be a little waxy.
- Macadamia nuts. Adds some crunch and pairs beautifully with the white chocolate. Roughly chop the nuts so they mix well into the cookie dough.
How to make Subway cookies
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Mix wet and dry ingredients. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Combine both sugars, oil, milk, and vanilla in a second bowl.
Combine. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet, then fold in the mix-ins. Cover and chill.
Shape. Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop, scoop the dough and place it on the lined baking sheet.
Bake. Bake until they’re firm around the edges, then let them cool before enjoying.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Be careful not to overbake. They’ll continue to cook briefly before they cool down, so pull them from the oven when the edges just barely lift from the baking tray.
- Refrigerate that dough! I know it sounds like a pain but trust the process. By chilling the dough, you get plump, chewy cookies, as opposed to flat and overly crisp cookies.
- Make them diet friendlty. Make my keto white chocolate macadamia nut cookies or vegan white chocolate macadamia nut cookies!
Variations
As mentioned earlier, my base recipe can be adapted to all the popular cookie options at Subway.
- Subway chocolate chip cookies. Add 1 cup of chocolate chips.
- Oatmeal raisin. Fold in 1/4 cup of rolled oats and 1/2 cup raisins.
- Raspberry cheesecake. Add 1/2 cup fresh raspberries and 1/4 cup softened cream cheese.
- Double chocolate chip. Add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder and 1 cup of chocolate and white chocolate chips.
Frequently asked questions
Subway’s cookies are superior because of their soft texture and buttery sweet flavor.
Yes, all cookies can go bad, and since Subway’s cookies contain eggs, they should be good for up to two months in the refrigerator.
Subway Cookies (5 Flavors)
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons oil canola, vegetable, etc.
- 1/4 cup milk I used almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup macadamia nuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and set aside. Add the salt.
- In a separate bowl, add the white sugar, brown sugar, and oil, and whisk together. Add the milk and vanilla extract.
- Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Fold through the chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. For thicker cookies, cover the bowl and refrigerate for an hour.
- Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator. Using your hands, form 12 balls of dough. Place the balls of dough onto the lined baking sheet, 1-2 inches apart. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on the pan for 10 minutes, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Originally updated May 2022, updated and republished December 2024
I am one of the three Americans who has never eaten at Subway. I have, however, used the restrooms because of the proximity to the bus station. While I cannot attest to the accuracy of your cookie creation, judging by the tempting photos, your mad baking skills have done it again!
Please include more childhood stories like this one. Do you still speak/write Chinese? What about Farsi?
Have a great weekend!
SARAH! I am shocked. But that’s okay- being in California, you have a myriad of much better choices 😉
I think my childhood stories would bore you all but okay!
Will you believe me if I say I’ve never had a Subway cookie?! We used to go there every week after religion class when I was younger but never once did I think to ask for a cookie.
Sarah. I am in shock. Rectify it..with this gluten free recipe 😉
I used to loveeee Subway. I don’t remember my first time at one, probably because I’m American haha. I used to always get turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato, black olives and Italian dressing!
Haha that made me laugh. It was like water for you.
Turkey and swiss! That was my go-to sandwich. And then I think I ODd on subs after eating them every.single.day over the summer since that was my go-to when I was working, and now I can’t even stomach the smell anymore. But cookies? YES.
Turkey and swiss is what I’m craving right now. On their white bread. OMG.
Dude. These aren’t strange at all. Add some jalapenos in them. 😛
I’m sorry! i’ll stop linking up, I thought the concept of copying a famous cookie was strange! 😉
but jalapeno cookies…you have me intrigued.
LOL! I’m just fucking with you. 😉
So what got me with this post is that your cookies look just like Subway cookies! Usually when a blogger says “look-alike” I’m a little suspicious! Am def bookmarking this for future use!
Thanks, P! Appreciate it!
I couldn’t tell you the first time I went to Subway – I grew up with it! As for my usual…I think when I was a kid it was an assorted with lettuce, tomato and mayo. Fortunately my tastes have expanded a little…but the white chocolate and macadamia nut cookies have always been my go-to Subway cookie!
YES! Oh man, that reminds me of when I ate tomato and mayo sandwiches for like…a year. Why? Because Harriet the bloody spy ate it.
Sweet little baby Jesus, I used to get these cookies ALL THE TIME!!! But, no matter how briefly I stayed inside the Subway, I would come out smelling like it. You know what I’m talking about, that Subway SMELL?!? It’s awful. I don’t know what it is. But now, I could have these cookies without the smell? Dude… I’m bowing down.
Mate, my gym is next to a Subway. I workout, put on aftershave, go to work and everyone starts asking where the ham is.
Oh Subway 🙂 the only store that you can walk into for five seconds and leave smelling like the place for hours.
Those cookies are amazing – and I don’t love white chocolate very much so that’s saying something!
I’m glad someone else acknowledges that chocolate chunks and chocolate chips are VERY DIFFERENT in cookies! I’ve been converted to chunks – they melt sooo much better.
I used to get the veggie sub – all the veggies and cheeses melted with their “Chipotle” sauce – suuuuuper healthy (not) haha.
Dude- there is a subway NEXT to my gym- mid bench press- you smell cookies and bread. It’s like death.
Chocolate chunks > chips. Seriously. I have a surprise for you on Friday. FOR YOU.
Oh yum, these look great! Do you think using raw cane sugar would change the flavor too much?
Hi Cece! I don’t think it would detract the flavour too much- add slightly more white chocolate chunks as I know raw cane sugar has a distinct, almost molasses taste. 🙂
First off, sweet photos! And there is just something magical about whole chocolate & macadamia nuts for sure. Funny, I bake cookies but never bake this combo (even though I certainly buy them.) Great recipe!
Thank you so much, Deanna! Haha, I never thought to make them and always bought them too!
LOL I used to have Subway all the time when I was younger. Chicken teriyaki or meatball! I preferred the double chocolate cookies. Now craving.
you just made my entire day! need, want, drool… and thank you sir
Always for you. 😉
I actually just had one of these cookies from Subway the other day…. I wasn’t hungry enough for a sandwich so I opted for just a cookie 🙂 I love love love love love macadamia nut cookies and yours are healthier so basically I want one right now.
….ONE cookie? Druga, I’m disappointed.
PS I’ve made it my mission to insult you in every instagram picture post. 🙂
Oh man, subway cookies are amazing. I don’t remember the first time I went to subway, actually. I’ve gone through phases over the years with what I order, but I love their turkey, pepper jack and acocado.
WHY DON’T WE HAVE PEPPERJACK CHEESE HERE?
Please send some over. 🙂