These Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies are a rich, chocolatey twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. With the added crunch of walnuts and extra chocolate chips, they’re the perfect indulgent treat for any chocolate lover. Soft and chewy, these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends!

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies ?

These cookies have everything you love in a traditional chocolate chip cookie but with a rich chocolate base and the added texture of crunchy walnuts. The combination of semi-sweet chocolate chips, mini chips, and walnuts creates layers of flavor and texture in every bite. Plus, they’re easy to make and perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual afternoon snack or a festive holiday treat.

Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

Ingredients :

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (16 tablespoons) butter, at room temperature
• 1 + ½ cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 + ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus more for garnishing, optional)
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips (or more regular chocolate chips)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts

How to Make Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

2. Cream the Butter and Sugar:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the room temperature butter and sugar together on medium speed for about 3 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:

• Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.

4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients:

• On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Beat until the flour is just incorporated and the dough is smooth.

5. Add Chocolate Chips and Walnuts:

• On the lowest speed (or by hand), stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts.

6. Chill the Dough:

• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour. This helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking and enhances their flavor.

7. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

8. Shape the Cookies:

• Scoop slightly rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into loose balls. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

9. Bake:

• Bake for about 8 minutes if you prefer soft cookies. Adjust the baking time slightly if you want firmer cookies. The cookies should still look a little soft in the center when you remove them from the oven—they will firm up as they cool.
• If desired, press a few extra chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies right after baking for an added touch.

10. Cool:

• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

Variations

• Nut-Free Option: Omit the walnuts or replace them with more chocolate chips.
• Different Chips: Try using white chocolate or dark chocolate chips for a flavor variation.
• Extra Texture: For even more texture, add shredded coconut or oats to the cookie dough.

Equipment

• Stand mixer or hand mixer
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
• Cookie scoop or tablespoon for portioning dough

Storage

• At Room Temperature: Store the cookies in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week.
• In the Freezer: Freeze the cookie dough in scooped portions for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time.

What to Serve with Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

These cookies are delicious on their own, but they’re also great served with a glass of cold milk, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a hot cup of coffee or tea. They make a perfect treat for dessert, snack time, or sharing at a party.

Tips

• Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature to ensure a smooth dough.
• Chilling the Dough: Don’t skip the step of chilling the dough. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
• Measuring Flour: For best results, use the spoon-and-level method to measure your flour—this helps prevent the dough from becoming too dense.

FAQ

Can I substitute the walnuts?
Yes! You can substitute the walnuts with pecans, almonds, or leave them out entirely for a nut-free version.

Can I freeze the dough?
Absolutely. You can freeze the dough balls and bake them directly from frozen. Just add an extra minute or two to the baking time.

Approximate Nutrition Information (per serving)

• Calories: 190
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 11g

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Soft & Fudgy Double Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

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Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup 16 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 1 + ½ cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 + ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more for garnishing the top (optional)
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips or more regular chocolate chips
• ½ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl whisk the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt together.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer beat the butter and sugar together 3 minutes on medium speed.
3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat in the eggs and vanilla.
4. On low speed beat in the flour mixture a little at a time. Beat until well combined.
5. On the lowest speed (or by hand) beat in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with silpats or parchment paper.
8. Scoop up slightly rounded tablespoons of the dough and roll into loose balls placing about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
9. Bake 8 minutes for soft cookies. (You may have to adjust the cooking time to suit your oven and baking sheet.)
10. Press a few chocolate chips into the top of each one - if desired.
11. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes then remove to wire racks and cool completely.
12. Store in a tightly covered container in a cool, dry place up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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