Easy Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Cookies are one of life’s simple pleasures. And when they’re made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, they’re all the better. These walnut chocolate chunk cookies are just that – delicious and made with love. So why not give them a try? You won’t regret it!
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Alternatives to walnuts in cookies
There are a few different types of nuts that can be used as an alternative to walnuts in cookies. These include:
-Almonds
-Cashews
-Pecans
-Macadamia nuts
-Hazelnuts
Each of these nuts will provide a slightly different flavour to the cookies, so it is up to you to decide which you prefer. Almonds and cashews will give a more mild flavour, while pecans and macadamia nuts will provide a richer, more distinct taste.
In general, any type of nut can be used as an alternative to walnuts in cookies. It is to the cookie, so be sure to experiment to find the perfect combination for your taste buds!
Alternative chocolate in cookies
There are a few different types of chocolate that can be used as an alternative to chocolate in cookies. These include:
-Dark chocolate
-Milk chocolate
-White chocolate
-Vegan Chocolate
Each of these chocolates will provide a slightly different flavour to the cookies, so it is up to you to decide which you prefer. Dark chocolate will give a more rich and intense flavour, while milk chocolate and white chocolate will be sweeter and milder.
In general, any type of chocolate can be used as an alternative to chocolate in cookies.
Ingredients for Walnut and Chocolate Chunk Cookies
To make these lovely cookies, you will need:
Vegetable shortening/Vegetable Lard
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Brown sugar
2 large eggs
Vanilla extract
Plain flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
Chocolate chips
Dark chocolate bar, chopped
Walnuts, chopped
How many cookies does it make?
The ingredients make 24 cookies, but you can make smaller cookies with a small dough scoop (which yields 48 cookies).
Gluten-Free Walnut and Chocolate Cookies
If want to make these gluten-free, obviously change the flour to a gluten-free one but add some Xanthum Gum to bind it together and prevent them from falling apart when rolling them into balls.
How to make Walnut and Chocolate Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF/170 c fan/190 c/gas 5 and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpatยฎ baking mat. Set aside.
- Cream shortening and butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Add in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix to combine.
- Fold in chocolate chips, chopped chocolate and walnuts until thoroughly combined.
- Use a large cookie dough scoop to make 24 balls of dough. Place 6 balls of dough on the prepared baking sheet with 1-2 inches in between each ball. Flatten the dough with the bottom of a glass.
- Place in preheated oven and bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
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Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 100 g Lard/Vegetable Shortening
- 100 g Unsalted Butter
- 200 g Granulated Sugar
- 200 g Brown Sugar
- 2 lrg Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 600 g Plain Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ยฝ tsp Salt
- 200 g Chocolate Chips
- 75 g Dark Chocolate (Chopped)
- 200 g Walnuts (Chopped)
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF/170c fan/190 c /gas 5 and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.ย
- Cream shortening and butter with granulated andbrown sugars in a large mixing bowl. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until wellblended.
- Add in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix to combine.
- Fold in chocolate chips, chopped chocolate and walnuts until thoroughly combined
- Use a large cookie dough scoop to make 24 balls of dough. Place 6 balls of dough on the prepared baking sheet with 1-2 inches in between each ball. Flatten the dough with the bottom of a glass.
- Place in pre-heated oven and bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!