Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cups toasted California walnuts, chopped
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1-1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 eggs
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
PREPARATION
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread out walnuts on baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes or until golden brown and lightly toasted. Remove from oven and set aside.
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Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in bowl of electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and beat for about 1 minute or until combined.
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Stir in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. Form cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place onto prepared baking sheet. Lightly press down on each round ball with the back of a spoon to flatten slightly before baking.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool 2 minutes on pan, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 217 cal
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg
- Sodium: 76 mg
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Total Sugars: 18 g
- Added Sugars: 18 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 90 mg