Just when you think that you couldn’t love cookies anymore, along comes this amazing Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe. The texture of these homemade cookies is amazing but the chocolate flavor is out of this world! If you’re ready for a new cookie recipe, this is the one for you.
Be certain to check out our Perfect No Bake Cookie as well. Such a great flavor with no baking required!
Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies
I’m always amazed that more people don’t use walnuts in their desserts. Pecans are a big one used but people tend to overlook walnuts. Trust me on this one…you shouldn’t. Walnuts are delicious and add so much flavor! But, if you just have to, pecans would work fine too.
What if I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter?
It’s actually fine if you have to use salted butter. If you use salted butter when the recipe calls for unsalted butter, just omit the added salt that is listed on later in the ingredients. This way you won’t have double the salt in your cookies!
More than likely, you’re going to have some cookies leftover after you bake them in the oven. To keep your cookies as fresh as possible, store them in a container with a lid and keep it as air-tight as you can.
This will keep the cookies fresh and tasty and ready for round 2!
Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies
If you’re ready to make these delicious homemade chocolate cookies, get ready to love this simple recipe!
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup of chocolate chips
- 3-oz. dark chocolate bar, chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
How to make Homemade Chocolate Cookies
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat. Set aside.
Cream shortening and butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until well blended.
Add in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix to combine.
Fold in chocolate chips, chopped chocolate, and walnuts until thoroughly combined.
Use a large cookie dough scoop to make 24 balls of dough. Place 6 balls of dough on the prepared baking sheet with 1-2 inches in between each ball. Flatten dough with the bottom of a glass.
Place in pre-heated oven and bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Once you try these delicious cookies, you’re certain to be hooked! This recipe makes several cookies but you can be certain that you’re going to want more.
These homemade cookies are also great for holiday gifts so bake up a batch and share with all your family and friends. Giving homemade cookies just might be one of the best Christmas gifts, ever.
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Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup of chocolate chips
- 3-oz. dark chocolate bar, chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat. Set aside.
Cream shortening and butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until well blended.
Add in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix to combine.
Fold in chocolate chips, chopped chocolate, and walnuts until thoroughly combined.
Use a large cookie dough scoop to make 24 balls of dough. Place 6 balls of dough on the prepared baking sheet with 1-2 inches in between each ball. Flatten dough with the bottom of a glass.
Place in pre-heated oven and bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
love this recipe as a change up from chocolate chips. Making some tomorrow
Chunks just mean more chocolate. And that’s never bad.