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Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies You’ll Love

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies, featuring a rich blend of chocolate and nuts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Can swap with gluten-free flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Stick with white sugar for classic flavor
  • ¾ cup brown sugar Use dark brown for deeper caramel taste
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 2 large eggs Flax eggs make for a great vegan alternative
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda Can use baking powder for a lighter texture
  • ½ teaspoon salt Skip if using salted butter
For the Chocolate and Walnuts
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet or dark
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts Can substitute with pecans
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup oats For oatmeal chocolate chip walnut cookies
  • to taste sea salt flakes Enhances flavor and balances sweetness

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add granulated and brown sugars and mix until fluffy.
  4. Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Optional: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Portion out the dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each mound.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges and slightly soft in the center.
  10. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture. Experiment with different nuts for variety.

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