Get ready to experience cookie perfection with these irresistible Chunky Walnut Chocolate Cookies that promise to transform your ordinary baking routine into an extraordinary culinary adventure! Imagine biting into a warm, freshly baked cookie with rich chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts that melt in your mouth, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to tough, dense cookies.
- Use room temperature eggs for better ingredient incorporation.
- For extra flavor, toast your walnuts briefly before adding them to the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to help them set properly.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and soft texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 35mg
