Description
Enjoy homemade Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies featuring a perfect balance of crisp edges and chewy centers, enriched with toasted walnuts and melty chocolate chips. This classic recipe is simple to make, versatile for any occasion, and delivers a nutty crunch with an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen.
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 to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry pan or oven until fragrant, allow them to cool, then chop coarsely. Gather and measure all other ingredients, ready at your workspace.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer or sturdy spoon, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates the desired texture for your cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until fully incorporated with no visible flour.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Walnuts: Carefully fold the toasted walnuts and chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution without overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookie edges turn golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps them set and makes handling easier.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature, not melted, for best creaming results.
- Avoid overmixing dough to prevent tough cookies.
- Always toast walnuts to enhance flavor and crunch.
- Optional: Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to control spread and deepen flavor.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips or chunks for richer chocolate bursts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg