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The best buttery and chewy chocolate chip walnut cookies you’ll ever taste! The combination of chocolate chunks and walnuts gives these cookies the perfect balance of sweet and savory. They’re super easy to make with just a few pantry staples.
If you’re looking for more cookie recipes, try our butterless chocolate chip cookies, the best oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, and our chocolate cherry chunk cookies!
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I made these cookies and they were gone in a few hours! I love that they don’t have a lot of flour in them, making them chewy cookies with crispy edges. The chocolate chunks and walnuts really stand out in this recipe.
I’m not a fan of cakey cookies, especially with nuts, which is why I created this easy recipe. These are the most perfect chocolate chip walnut cookies ever!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Chewy with crispy edges: These cookies have the perfect texture – soft in the middle with crispy edges!
Chocolate and nuts: The combo of dark chocolate chunks and walnuts gives these cookies amazing flavor.
Super easy to make: Just a few simple steps with ingredients you probably already have.
They go fast: I made these and they were gone in a few hours – they’re that good!
Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie Ingredients
This recipe uses simple ingredients you can find at your local grocery store.
All-Purpose Flour – The main structure of the cookie. It helps bind the wet and dry ingredients and gives the cookie its shape. Make sure you measure the flour properly when baking. You can use wheat flour for this recipe if you prefer.
Baking Soda – Acts as a leavening agent and helps make the cookies fluffy and light.
Salt – Adds flavor and ensures chocolate chunks and walnuts are evenly distributed throughout the cookie.
Unsalted Butter – Gives the cookies a rich, buttery flavor and helps them get a crispy edge and chewy middles.
Granulated Sugar – Adds sweetness to the cookie.
Brown Sugar – Give the cookies a deeper sweetness and chewy texture. Use dark brown sugar or light brown sugar.
Eggs – Act as a binder and help the cookies hold together while they bake. Use organic, large eggs when possible.
Vanilla Extract – Add flavor and aroma.
Almond Extract – Adds complexity to the cookie’s flavor.
Rolled Oats – Give the chocolate chip walnut cookies texture, allowing them to hold their shape better.
Dark Chocolate Chunks – We love the way dark chocolate compliments the walnuts in this cookie. However, you can use semi-sweet chocolate chips, mill chocolate chips, or any chocolate chunk you want!
Walnuts – We do not finely chop the walnuts, instead, we roughly chop them so they have texture and stick out of the cookie. It gives the cookies a nutty flavor, crunch, and depth.
Supplies
- Electric Mixer – Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment
- Mixing Bowls and Rubber Spatula
- Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons
- Cookie Sheet and Cookie Scoop
- Silpat or Parchment Paper
- Cooling Rack
How to Make Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
Here’s how you make these chewy chocolate chip walnut cookies:
Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 350°F so your cookies bake evenly.
Prepare the dry ingredients: Sift baking soda, salt, and flour together in a medium bowl.
Mix butter and sugars: With an electric mixer, beat room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
Combine wet and dry: Turn the electric mixer to low speed and slowly add in the flour mixture, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
Mix in the add-ins: Add in the chocolate chunks, oats, and walnuts and mix on low until all ingredients are incorporated.
Scoop the dough: Using a cookie scooper, scoop dough balls and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat.
Bake to golden perfection: Bake the cookies for 10 to 11 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
Cool before serving: Let the cookies cool slightly on a cooling rack and serve warm!
Storage
Room Temperature
These chocolate chip walnut cookies can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
Refrigerate
These easy cookies can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, place in the oven at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes.
If you want to make the cookie dough in advance, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let the cookie dough sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before scooping and baking.
Freeze
They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. To enjoy, let them thaw at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
Recipe Variations
Love these chocolate chip walnut cookies but want to try something new? Here are some easy ways to switch up this classic recipe!
Double Chocolate Cookies: Add two tablespoons of cocoa powder to the flour mixture for chocolate lovers who can’t get enough chocolatey goodness.
Spiced Cookies: If you want a spicier cookie, add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg to the dry ingredients for a warm, cozy flavor.
Extra Indulgent Cookies: Add extra chocolate chips and walnuts to the batter for those with a sweet tooth who want even more texture and flavor in every bite.
Pecan Swap: Switch out walnuts for pecans for a slightly sweeter, more buttery nut flavor that pairs beautifully with chocolate.
White Chocolate Version: Replace dark chocolate chunks with white chocolate chips for a sweeter, creamier cookie that still has that wonderful walnut crunch.
Eden’s Tips
Room Temperature Ingredients: Use room-temperature ingredients, especially butter. This ensures that it emulsifies properly when mixed with the sugar and prevents cookies from spreading too much while baking.
Consistent Size: Use a cookie scooper for even cookies. This helps them bake uniformly and look more professional.
Proper Creaming: Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. This incorporates air into the dough, giving your cookies the perfect texture.
Folding Technique: When adding the chocolate chips and walnuts, fold them into the batter with a spatula. This will prevent chocolate chips and walnuts from sticking to the mixer paddle and breaking apart.
Watch Your Baking Time: Bake time always varies depending on the actual oven temperature and location, so check the cookies after 10 minutes. They should be golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
Cooling Method: Let the chocolate chip walnut cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This will help them stay together without breaking.
When to Serve Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip walnut cookies are perfect for any occasion – afternoon snack, birthday party, holiday celebration, or just because!
They can be eaten as is or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
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Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter , room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Sift baking soda, salt, and flour together in a medium bowl.
- In an electric mixer, beat room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and the vanilla and almond extract.
- Turn the electric mixer to low and slowly add in the flour mixture.
- Beat on low to medium, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Add in the chocolate chips, oats, and chopped walnuts and mix on low until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Using a cookie scooper, scoop a ball of cookie dough.
- Place 9 cookies on a prepared baking sheet.
- In a preheated 350-degree oven, bake the chocolate cherry chunk cookies for 10-11 minutes.
- Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients, especially butter. This ensures that it emulsifies and prevents spreading while baking when it mixes with the sugar.
- Use a cookie scooper for even cookies.
- Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- When adding the chocolate chips and walnuts, fold them into the batter with a spatula. This will prevent chocolate chips and walnuts from sticking to the mixer paddle.
- Bake time always varies depending on the actual oven temperature and locations, so check the cookies after 10 minutes.
- Let the chocolate chip walnut cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. This will help them stay together without breaking.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
