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Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies 1x

Description

Delight in these classic Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies, featuring a perfect balance of semi-sweet and white chocolate chips combined with lightly toasted walnuts for added crunch and flavor. These cookies have a soft, chewy center with golden-brown edges and an optional sprinkle of flaky sea salt to enhance their sweetness. Perfect for sharing or a comforting homemade treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons hot water

Add-ins

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (lightly toasted for more flavor)

Optional

  • Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt until evenly blended. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a hand mixer, cream together the room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2 minutes. This step is crucial for the cookie texture.
  4. Add Eggs, Vanilla, and Baking Soda: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Dissolve the baking soda in hot water, then add this solution to the batter, mixing well.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Add-ins: On low mixer speed, gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender. Gently fold in both types of chocolate chips and the toasted walnuts.
  6. Scoop and Shape Dough: Use a medium cookie scoop or spoon to portion out about 2 tablespoons of dough. Roll them into balls with your hands and place onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Optionally, press a few extra chocolate chips onto the top of each dough ball for an appealing look.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. The centers may look slightly undercooked but will set as the cookies cool. Avoid overbaking to maintain softness.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies rest on them for a few minutes to firm up. Serve warm or transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving for an enhanced flavor contrast.

Notes

  • Lightly toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and crunch.
  • Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour to keep the cookies tender and chewy.
  • Pressing extra chocolate chips on top before baking improves presentation and chocolate distribution.
  • Baking times may vary depending on your oven; start checking at 10 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Flaky sea salt is optional but highly recommended to balance the sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, walnut cookies, homemade cookies, classic dessert, easy baking

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