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Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies Recipe

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Deliciously soft and chewy chocolate chip walnut cookies featuring a perfect balance of sweet chocolate and crunchy toasted walnuts. These classic cookies are easy to make, with a rich buttery base and a hint of vanilla, perfect for satisfying your cookie cravings any time.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Add-ins

  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Toast Walnuts: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the walnuts evenly on a baking sheet and toast them for 8–10 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Allow them to cool completely, then chop coarsely.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
  5. Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Incorporate Add-ins: Fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips and toasted walnuts gently into the dough until evenly dispersed.
  7. Chill Dough: Scoop the dough into balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and place them on a tray. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape better during baking.
  8. Prepare for Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  9. Bake Cookies: Arrange the chilled dough balls on the prepared trays, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 11–13 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are set but still soft.
  10. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top while still warm for an extra flavor boost.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential for maintaining shape and enhancing flavor.
  • Toasting walnuts brings out a deeper, nuttier flavor; do not skip this step.
  • Use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with sugars.
  • If you prefer nut-free cookies, omit walnuts or substitute with more chocolate chips or seeds.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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