This Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe with Walnuts 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. This recipe is also wonderful to make with your kids and make some memories together in the kitchen.
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*Make smaller cookies with a small dough scoop (yields 48 cookies).
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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.
Supplies Used
- Large-rimmed baking sheet
- Parchment paper or a Silpat™ baking sheet
- Large mixing bowl
- Large cookie dough scoop
- Stand mixer (optional)
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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 the 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. Enjoy your fresh, gooey, and chewy cookies!
More Desserts To Try
If you’ve enjoyed this Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe with Walnuts, I highly recommend trying these delicious recipes:
- Apple Tarte Tatin
- Cinnamon Apple Crisp
- Blueberry Maple Crisp
- Cherry Pecan Ice Cream
- Peanut Butter Banana Bread
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