Description
These Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies perfectly balance sweet, chewy, and nutty flavors, combining gooey melted chocolate and crunchy walnuts for a timeless homemade treat. Ideal for any occasion, they feature crisp edges and a soft, chewy center using simple, pantry staple ingredients.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure out your dry ingredients—flour, baking soda, and salt—and whisk them together in a bowl for even distribution. Chop the walnuts finely but keep some texture for crunch.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter with both brown and granulated sugars. Beat the mixture until light, fluffy, and fully combined to create the base for chewy cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated, adding moisture and flavor depth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing and maintain tender cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Walnuts: Gently fold the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts evenly into the dough, ensuring every bite has a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
- Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges start to turn golden brown.
- Cool Before Enjoying: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling. This step helps them set and keeps the chewy texture intact.
Notes
- Use softened, room temperature butter for a light, airy dough.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and control spreading.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Remove cookies from the oven just before edges brown for maximum chewiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate chip walnut cookies, chewy cookies, homemade cookies, nutty cookies, classic cookie recipe
