These cookies blend sweet chocolate chips with crunchy walnuts for a soft center and crisp edges. They bake fast and fill your kitchen with warm scents.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes (includes 10-minute cool time) Servings: 24 cookies
My grandma used to bake these on Sunday afternoons. The walnuts came from her backyard tree. We’d sneak bites while they cooled. That nutty crunch still takes me back. Try this recipe yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch in a separate bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto sheets. Space 2 inches apart.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes until edges turn golden. Centers stay soft.
- Cool on sheets for 5 minutes. Move to rack.
Tips and Variations
- Chill dough 20 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Toast walnuts in a pan for 3 minutes to boost flavor.
- Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon for spice.
- Use dark chocolate chips for less sweet taste.
Substitution Ideas
- Use salted butter. Reduce salt to ¼ teaspoon.
- Swap walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- Try milk chocolate chips for sweeter cookies.
- Go gluten-free with 1:1 flour blend.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for 5 days.
- Freeze dough balls up to 3 months. Bake frozen, add 2 minutes.
- Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature.
- Prep dough a day ahead. Chill in fridge.
Serving Suggestions
Pair warm cookies with milk. Serve after our Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf Recipe. Or add to a side with Southern Mac and Cheese Recipe.