Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies - Rich and fudgy cookies studded with chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. They melt in your mouth in a flurry of chocolate-capped sweetness and one is never enough.
The cookies use cocoa powder as their form of chocolate and regular chocolate chips plus mini chocolate chips. That’s my secret trick. I like to throw mini chips into my chocolate chip cookies too so there’s chocolate in every single bite.
My other trick is to chill the cookies for an hour or so and then roll them into balls – I think they come out more uniform that way and bake more evenly.
Then I push a few more chocolate chips into the tops of them as soon as they come out of the oven.
Tricks of the trade. All the cool girls are doing it.
These promise to satisfy all your chocolate cravings so pour yourself a giant glass of milk!
And be happy.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies :
- Rich, fudgy chocolate cookie base (thanks to cocoa powder and lots of butter).
- Tons of melty chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts in every bite.
- Soft centers with just the right amount of chew.
- No complicated steps — simple, classic cookie-making.
- Perfect for bake sales, parties, or anytime you need a chocolate fix!
Quick Tips & Variations :
- Like extra fudgy cookies? Slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the pan.
- Swap walnuts for pecans or skip the nuts altogether.
- Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top for a salty-sweet bite.
- You can freeze the dough balls and bake straight from frozen — just add a few extra minutes to the bake time.
FAQ :
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! The dough keeps in the fridge for 2–3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Are these cookies super sweet?
They’re balanced — the cocoa powder keeps the sweetness in check, while the chocolate chips and walnuts add plenty of flavor.
Can I skip the walnuts?
Definitely. The cookies are just as delicious without nuts.
What makes these cookies soft?
Room temp butter, properly creamed sugar, and not overbaking are the magic combo for soft, rich cookies.
★ If you make this recipe, please leave a comment and give it a star rating. I would love to know how you liked it!
📖 Recipe
Soft & Fudgy Double 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 the top (optional)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips or more regular chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt together.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer beat the butter and sugar together 3 minutes on medium speed.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- On low speed beat in the flour mixture a little at a time. Beat until well combined.
- On the lowest speed (or by hand) beat in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with silpats or parchment paper.
- Scoop up slightly rounded tablespoons of the dough and roll into loose balls placing about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
- Bake 8 minutes for soft cookies. (You may have to adjust the cooking time to suit your oven and baking sheet.)
- Press a few chocolate chips into the top of each one - if desired.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes then remove to wire racks and cool completely.
- Store in a tightly covered container in a cool, dry place up to 1 week.
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These Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies are everything I want in a classic, cozy cookie — soft, rich, chocolatey, and studded with crunchy walnuts. Perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up, holiday baking, or whenever the chocolate craving hits.
If you bake them, let me know — are you team extra chocolate chips on top, or do you leave them as-is? I love hearing how you make these your own!
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