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A close-up of freshly baked chocolate walnut cookies on a rustic wooden platter, garnished with crushed walnuts and glossy chocolate chunks. The cookies have a golden-brown exterior, with gooey melted chocolate peeking through, contrasting with the darker roasted walnuts. The scene is styled with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a few whole walnuts in the background, evoking indulgence and homemade warmth.

Decadent Levain Chocolate Walnut Cookies

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A luscious and chewy chocolate walnut cookie perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with a crunchy nutty bite.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped walnuts and chocolate chunks.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute chopped pecans or almonds for walnuts.
  • For extra gooeyness, slightly underbake and enjoy warm.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximate)
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg