Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies!
The aroma of freshly baked Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies blowing through the air is totally irresistible. The aromatic blend of warm, gooey chocolate and buttery dough with a twist of nutty flavor of walnut is so delightful culinary experience that can make anyone’s mouth water.
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These Cookies has the perfect balance of flavor and texture to make every bite a delight. The soft chewy interior with crispy edges of cookies creates a harmonious blend that is extremely satisfying.
While the classic recipe is an all-time favorite, the best part of these cookies is the versatility because there are countless variations that cater to different tastes and preferences. You can add nuts or dried fruit or experiment with different types of chocolate, there are endless possibilities.
Today, I am also going to share one of my most favorite twists of walnut to the classic recipe. What I personally love the most about these is the feeling of comfort and fond memories they bring. The process of mixing the dough, scooping out the cookies, and seeing them bake perfectly is a small joy that brings people closer.
What Makes these Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies the Best!
- A delightful combination of flavor and texture is actually the main reason why they are loved by all.
- The walnuts are added to complement the sweetness of the chocolate chips, while at the same time adding delightful crunch and a buttery flavor to the recipe that elevates the overall taste and experience.
- Talking about texture, the best cookie is thick and chewy on the inside with crisp texture on the edges.
- Pockets of gooey chocolate chips or chunks that melt in your mouth enhance the richness and balance the nuttiness of the walnuts.
- You can also sprinkle sea salt on the top before baking that can further enhance the flavor by making the sweetness more pronounces and adding a touch of savory.
- Use quality ingredients to ensure that the cookies maintain their shape and texture during baking, specially using cold, softened butter in order to get that thick and chewy consistency.
- To make the best cookie it is very important to ensure that ingredients like baking soda and flour are fresh.
- As soon as cookies are all set in the center while baking, remove them from the oven and allow them to continue cooking slightly on the baking sheet to maintain their chewy texture. Chilling the dough and allowing them to rest before baking can also enhance the flavor and texture.
- These cookies can easily be customized as per dietary needs, such as making them dairy-free or vegan, without sacrificing taste or texture. You can also add oats and other grains and seeds to make these cookies a healthier option.
Ingredients to make the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies:
To make the perfect cookies you need to carefully select all the ingredients that contribute to flavor, texture, and overall deliciousness. Let’s talk about the key ingredients you’ll need for these cookies, and also about their roles in the recipe.
All Purpose Flour:
The main ingredient here is the all-purpose flour that provides the structure and texture to your cookies. It is very crucial to use the accurate amount of flour, as using too much flour can make them dense and dry.
Butter:
Adds the richness and moisture in cookies, thus it is very important to get that desired flavor and texture. If you use cold butter, you will get denser cookies, while softened butter yields a lighter texture.
Sugars:
Use a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar, where granulated sugar helps the cookies spread, while brown sugar adds moisture and a chewy texture.
Eggs:
It is important to use eggs in cookie dough to hold it together and add moisture. Some recipes require one whole egg and an extra egg yolk to make them softer and chewier. The extra fat from the yolk also adds a delicious taste.
Baking Soda and Baking Powder:
To help cookies rise and spread, it is very crucial to use the right amount and ratio of these leavening agents. Make sure to use fresh baking powder and baking soda.
Salt:
Though used in a small amount, it is essential in cookie recipes to balance the sweetness and bring out the richness in flavor. It actually enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
Vanilla Extract:
A must have ingredient for any chocolate chip cookie recipes, is it enhance the overall flavor profile of your cookies. For the best taste it is recommended to use pure vanilla extract.
Chocolate Chips and Walnuts:
Now comes the highlight of this recipe that is a mix of different types of chocolate chips or chocolate chunks with a twist of walnuts to add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that complements the sweetness of the chocolate.
Sea Salt:
This is an optional ingredients usually used to sprinkle on the top of cookies before baking that can enhance the sweetness and provide a delightful contrast to the chocolate.
You can easily create these cookies that are perfectly soft, chewy and full of flavors by carefully selecting and measuring these key ingredients.
How to make Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie!
We have talked about the key ingredients needed to make these delicious cookies, the exact measurements can be found in the recipe card down below. Let’s now get into the step by step instructions on how to make this delicious recipe.
Preheat the Oven:
To make sure that the cookies bake evenly start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking tray with parchment paper so that cookies don’t stick to the base of your baking tray and also to ensure easy cleaning.
Dry Ingredients:
Next step is to mix all of the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, add all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and whisk together. Keep it aside and let’s prepare the wet ingredients.
Mix Butter and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl add butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat them together at a medium speed until the mixture is creamy and well combined. Make sure the butter is cold to achieve that perfect chewy texture.
Eggs and Vanilla:
Once the butter and sugar mixture is all well combined, add eggs one by one and continue beating. Now add vanilla extract and combine all the ingredients by beating at a medium speed.
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
Start adding the dry ingredients gradually to the wet ingredients mixture, while mixing on low speed until just combined. Don’t over beat, as this can lead to tough cookies.
Fold in Chocolate and Walnuts:
Gently fold in the chocolate chips (I am using Chocolate chunks in today’s recipe) and walnuts to the batter by making sure that the chocolate and nuts are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Tip: Refrigerate your dough for at least 30 minutes to get the chewy and tender cookies.
Scoop the Dough:
On the prepared baking tray start dropping round balls of dough by using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon. As the cookies will spread as they bake, always keep about 2-3 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake:
Now place the baking tray with cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft. Cookies continue to cook a bit after you take them out of the oven!
Cool Down:
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. This allows them to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Finish with Sea Salt:
This is an optional step for an extra touch of flavor. Sprinkle a little sea salt on top of the warm cookies before they cool completely. This enhances the sweetness and adds a delightful contrast.
Perfect Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies:
For thicker and chewy cookies, chill the dough for 20-30 minutes before baking to help prevent excessive spreading. If you don’t like walnuts, feel free to skip them entirely for a nut-free version or substitute them with pecans any other nuts of your liking. For storing them use air tight container and store at room temperature for up to a week.
If you want to bake them later, scoop the dough onto a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then transfer the frozen dough balls to a freezer bag. When you’re ready to bake, you can bake them straight from the freezer, adding a minute or two to the baking time.
With a perfect chewy texture and rich flavor, they are sure to become a family favorite. The best thing about these Cookies is the versatility as you can easily customize the recipe according to your liking and taste.
I hope you enjoy making and eating these cookies as much as I do. I would love to hear how it turned out, if you try this recipe! Share your feedback in the comment section below and also tag me on social media. Don’t forget to follow for more delicious recipes and tips. If you are a sweet lover like me, do check my Strawberry Tres Leches Cake Recipe and Nutella Puff Pastry with only 4 Simple Ingredients.
Classic Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Butter (Cold and Softened)
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Cup White Sugar (Granulated)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Tsp. Baking Powder
- ¼ Tsp. Baking Soda
- 2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tsp. Salt
- 1 Cup Chocolate Chunks (Semi-Sweet)
- 1 Cup Walnuts (Chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your baking tray with parchment paper .
- Mix all of the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, add all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and whisk together.
- In a large mixing bowl add butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat them together at a medium speed until the mixture is creamy.
- Add eggs one by one and continue beating. Then add vanilla extract and combine all the ingredients by beating at a medium speed.
- Start adding the dry ingredients gradually to the wet ingredients mixture, while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chunks and walnuts to the batter by making sure that the chocolate and nuts are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Refrigerate your dough for at least 30 minutes.
- On the prepared baking tray start dropping round balls of dough by using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon. (Keep about 2-3 inches of space between each cookie)
- Now bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
