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Delicious homemade chocolate chip walnut cookies on a baking tray

Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

These delightful cookies combine gooey chocolate bits and crunchy walnut pieces for the ultimate comfort treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature butter for best results.
  • ¾ cup brown sugar Packed.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg Plus 1 egg yolk.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour Sifted for lighter texture.
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped Tossed at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.
  • flaky sea salt for topping Optional but recommended.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toast walnuts at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, then cool and chop them.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mix and stir until a soft dough forms.
  6. Gently fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. Bake the cookies for 11–13 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  3. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed warm! Store in an airtight container for up to one week at room temperature or freeze for up to three months. Let them cool completely before freezing.