Walnut Cookies
Delicious walnut cookies with a rich, buttery flavor and delightful crunch, perfect for sharing or indulging on your own.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 2 cups walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mixing Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing thoroughly until a dough forms.
- Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips if using.
Baking
- Using a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, high-quality walnuts and consider toasting them lightly before mixing them in. You can customize the dough by adding a pinch of cinnamon or orange zest for variation. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.