Mix up your classic chocolate chip cookies by turning them into Chewy Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies! The walnut addition adds a subtle crunch that takes the texture of these cookies to the next level!
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Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe
I won’t argue with you on the top of chocolate chip cookies being the best type of cookie out there. But, sometimes you need to tweak it. These Chewy Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies are the perfect solution to this predicament.
Adding some walnuts doesn’t just add some enticing texture to these cookies, they also add a ton of healthy nutrition! Walnuts are a nutrient-dense nut that provide healthy fats, may help reduce blood pressure, and are rich in antioxidants!
If there is another reason why you end up loving this recipe, be sure to leave it in the comments down below!
Ingredients and Tools
Most cookies use similar ingredients. What changes is the technique and amount! Each ingredient has a purpose and altering it would create a drastic change to the cookies!
All Purpose Flour– This flour’s name says it all. It truly is all purpose, and chocolate chip walnut cookies are one of those purposes!
Sugar– We are strictly using white sugar for these.
Eggs– The two eggs for these cookies need to be at room temperature. This is your reminder to go get them out of the fridge now!
Butter– While you’re grabbing your eggs out, grab out a stick of butter as well!
Baking Soda and Powder– These two have similar appearances and purposes, but are not interchangeable! There is a slight difference that means they both need to be used!
Salt– It is always best to use an unsalted butter. Then add your own salt. This way you can control how salty your recipe actually is.
Vanilla Extract– You can taste the difference when using a high quality vanilla extract. If you’re looking for a deal, check out a wholesaler!
Chocolate Chips– A basic cookie ingredient. Use semi sweet chocolate chips for this cookie recipe.
Walnuts– And potentially the most necessary ingredient to make chocolate chip walnut cookies: walnuts! You can get whole or chopped. You will end up chopping them in the end!
There are a couple kitchen essentials that will make this recipe easier (and maybe even yummier!).
One kitchen tool is a stone baking sheet. This is a different material than your normal everyday baking. If a steel baking sheet is used, the amount of time in the freezer and oven also needs to be altered.
Another is a cooling rack. These cookies have to set on the pan after coming out of the oven, then need even more cooling time on a cooling rack. Without one, you will be spending more time in the kitching waiting around for them to cool before popping in a second batch of dough!
Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie Directions
Making this recipe is extremely similar to making a classic batch of chocolate chip cookies. The thing is, not all chocolate chip cookie recipes are treated evenly!
To start, you want to combine your dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl cream together your butter and sugars with and electric mixer. Then add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Once this is together slowly add in the dry ingredients.
Now, plop in half of the recipes crushed walnuts and chocolate chips.
This next step may get you annoyed- sorry! Cover your dough and place it in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Once you have painfully waited your 10 minutes grab 2 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a smooth ball.
Next up, use the remaining crushed walnuts and chocolate chips to the top of the dough balls. By doing this you can ensure each cookie has ample goodies right on top!
Expert Tips and Tricks
- When forming your chocolate chip walnut cookie dough balls, wetten the palms of your hands with water. This helps keep the dough from sticking.
- When storing your cookies in your airtight container, add a slice of bread. This will keep them soft longer.
- If you like sweet and salty, add a sprinkle of flakey salt immediately after taking the cookies out of the oven.
A Word From A Registered Dietitian
Walnuts are packed-full with nutrients and just because they are in cookies doesn’t mean you don’t get their benefits!
Walnuts have antioxidants and omega-3 fat.
Antioxidants help prevent against oxidative damage. This damage harms cells to disrupt their functioning and may even end up killing them! Omega-3 fats are great for both your body and your brain. They are highly linked to providing benefits on cancer, inflammation, blood triglycerides, and other health concerns.
Craving More?
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You may also want to try some of my other cookie recipes:
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
- Soft Caramel Stuffed Snickerdoodles
- Easy Cake Mix Cookie Recipe
- Brown Sugar Thumbprint Cookies
Chewy Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies Recipe
Chewy Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Stick Butter Unsalted
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips Semi Sweet
- 1/2 Cup Walnuts Chopped
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Grab out your butter and eggs and allow to come to room temperature. Set aside your baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl combine your flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl cream together the room temperature butter and both sugars. Then, add in the 2 eggs and mix using the electric mixer for an additional 30 seconds. Next, add in the vanilla and mix again.
- Slowly mix in the bowl of flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix in 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts and chocolate chips until just evenly distributed.
- Cover the dough and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, use a measuring spoon to grab 2 tablespoons of dough. Roll in the palms of your hands until rounded. Set on your baking sheet. Do not flatten. Top with additional walnuts and chocolate chips. Repeat until pan has 6-8 dough balls.
- Cook in oven for 12-15 minutes.Then, remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for an additional 5-10 minutes. Then, remove from the baking sheet and place on a cooling rack.
- Repeat the process until all dough is used.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container on the countertop
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