Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
These chocolate chip walnut cookies combine the rich flavors of dark chocolate and crunchy walnuts for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened) Make sure your butter is softened but not melted.
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 6 oz dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup walnuts (chopped + more for topping)
- flaky sea salt (for topping) Sprinkle on top before baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cream together the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until pale and creamy, about three minutes.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, beating until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts with a spatula.
- Scoop out portions of dough using a medium-size scoop (about two tablespoons per cookie) and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Top each dough ball with extra chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for around thirty minutes.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place six cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving at least two inches of space between each one.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Use a round cookie cutter to reshape the cookies right after they come out of the oven for a perfect round shape.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for added flavor.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to keep them fresh. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe container.