Description
These Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies offer a perfect balance of soft, chewy texture with delightful chunks of semi-sweet chocolate and crunchy walnuts. Ideal for cookie lovers craving a rich, nutty treat, these large cookies are easy to prepare and bake to perfection in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, room temperature
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- Flaked sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Cream the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is fully incorporated.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed just until the dry ingredients are barely combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cookies tough.
- Fold in add-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and chopped walnuts. Optionally, sprinkle some flaked sea salt over the dough to enhance the flavor balance.
- Shape and bake: Using a large cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Each sheet should hold about six large cookies. Wet your hands with water and slightly flatten each dough ball to help them bake evenly. Bake for 15 minutes until the cookies appear slightly underdone.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the cookies set and prevents breaking.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and texture.
- Do not overmix after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- Flattening the dough balls ensures even baking and chewy texture.
- Optionally sprinkle flaked sea salt on top before baking to enhance flavor contrast.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
