Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Walnuts Recipe

This Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Walnuts recipe that I’m sharing with you is a family favorite. Whenever we need a sweet treat, I make a batch. They are also great to give to friends and family so make extra!

The soft chocolatey center is so delicious and the walnuts add a little crunch. This is probably one of the easiest cookie recipes that you can make. It is also a wonderful recipe to make with your kids. Make some memories together in the kitchen.

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Prep time: 15 minutes

Baking time: 10-12 minutes

Yield: 24 cookies*

*Make smaller cookies with a small dough scoop (yields 48 cookies).

Supplies:

Large rimmed baking sheet
Parchment paper or a Silpat™ baking sheet
Large mixing bowl
Large cookie dough scoop
Stand mixer (optional)

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Walnuts Ingredients

½ c. vegetable shortening
½ c. unsalted room temperature butter ((or cold butter
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 t. vanilla extract
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 c. milk chocolate chips
3-oz. dark chocolate chunks, chopped
1 c. chopped walnuts

Note: You can use semi-sweet chocolate chips if you prefer.

How to Cook Chocolate Chip Cookies with Walnuts

#1. Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a lined baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat. Set aside.

#2. Mix the vegetable shortening and unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until well blended.

#3. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix to combine.

#4. Put in chocolate chips, chopped chocolate, and walnuts until thoroughly combined. You can use a stand mixer to speed up the process.

#5. Use a large cookie dough scoop to make 24 dough balls. Place 6 balls of dough on the prepared cookie sheet with 1-2 inches between each ball. Flatten dough with the bottom of a glass.

#6. Place them in the preheated oven. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer cookies from the oven and cool them slightly before serving.