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A close-up of a freshly baked chocolate walnut cookie with a rich, dark chocolate base studded with chunks of walnut, presented on a rustic wooden board with a light dusting of powdered sugar and a few walnuts scattered around, with a soft-focus background highlighting the textured cookie's gooey interior and crunchy exterior, styled simply for an inviting homemade look.

Decadent Levain Chocolate Walnut Cookies

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A decadent chocolate walnut cookie that offers a perfect balance of rich chocolate and crunchy walnuts in every bite.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until combined.
  6. Fold in chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets in rounded tablespoons.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, add chopped pecans or hazelnuts.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • These cookies are best enjoyed slightly warm to melt the chocolate.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 30 grams)
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 14 grams
  • Sodium: 55 mg
  • Fat: 9 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 5 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 22 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Protein: 3 grams
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg