These ultimate bakery-style cookies feature a perfect balance of buttery, chewy dough, semi-sweet cocoa morsels, and crunchy toasted walnuts. By browning the butter and toasting the nuts, we unlock a depth of flavor that is truly sophisticated. The addition of chilled dough ensures a thick, perfectly textured cookie that stays chewy in the center with delightfully crisp edges, making them a standout treat for any occasion.
1 cup Unsalted Butter, melted and cooled slightly
1.5 cups Brown Sugar, packed
0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
2 large Eggs, room temperature
2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
0.5 tsp Fine Sea Salt
2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1.5 cups Walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Toast the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for five minutes until fragrant and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until the consistency is creamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to aerate.
Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a sturdy rubber spatula until just combined.
Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and toasted walnuts until evenly distributed.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to ensure optimal thickness and flavor development.
Scoop dough into rounded portions and place on prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 12 minutes until edges are set but the center remains slightly soft.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Ensure the butter is cooled slightly before mixing to avoid scrambling the eggs. For best results, spoon and level the flour instead of scooping directly to avoid a dry cookie. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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