Chocolate walnut cookies are everything one needs when craving chocolate or cookies.
But yet another cookie recipe you might think. So let me invite you to stay a little bit longer on this page and read the story behind this recipe. You might find out that these were inspired by one of the best cookie places in New York City. Or shall I even say the world?!
Last fall, I went to see a friend in New York. The second night, we went to a BBQ party at friends of hers. A French- Puerto Rican couple, who served up all the best things of both cultures. Juicy meats, fresh veggies and beautiful salads, and cheese of course. They were great hosts, but I think that goes without saying. It was the perfect late summer / early fall vibe and all the guests mirrored that special seasonal energy.
Once we finished our meal, the hosts served up Levain cookies for dessert. If you ever had cookies from the Levain Bakery, you know how awesome this was. They’re undoubtedly the best cookies in the world. It’s the perfect ratio of crispness on the outside, and gooeyness on the inside. That night, I carefully broke off a bit of the chocolate walnut cookie, and felt like I was sent straight up to heaven. But to the aisle where they have chocolate walnut cookies à gogo.
I stayed several days in the city, then continued my trip to the Hamptons, and later on to Boston/ Cambridge to visit another friend. A fews days there, I introduced her to the Levain cookies. We both agreed: best cookies in the world. I was so happy to share this experience with her, as we all know that shared happiness is doubled happiness. This is especially true when it comes to food!
Back home I couldn’t stop talking about the fact that I’ve finally found the best cookie in the world and found a few more fans among friends and colleagues. Some of them walking 15 blocks under pouring rain to bring a decent amount back home, just to enjoy them a little longer than a 5 day trip in NYC.
So what does all this have to do with my recipe, you may ask? Well… actually it’s the root of it all. Since last September I’ve researched so much, compared numerous recipes and asked skilled fellow bakers what they think about my findings in order to create my own delicious recipe of chocolate chip walnut cookies.
I always aim to recreate my culinary experiences, when it comes to travel recipes. I start with good research, and talk to people from the countries I visited before I start my testing process. For this recipe I stayed longer in the theoretical process than usual, but I am glad I did. It only took me one test run to get to the final recipe. And I am soooo happy with the result.
Why you’ll love this recipe?
Deep, chocolatey flavour: These cookies are loaded with rich chocolate, offering an intense fudgy flavour that’s a dream for chocolate lovers.
Crunchy Walnuts in Every Bite: The toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch and nutty flavour, perfectly complementing the gooey chocolate.
Thick and chunky perfection: With their bakery-style thickness, these cookies are indulgently hearty, making each bite feel like a decadent treat.
Perfectly soft and gooey center: The soft center contrasts beautifully with the slightly crisp edges for an irresistible texture combination.
Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
Ingredients
- 300 g good quality chocolate
- 225 g butter
- 240 g walnuts
- 330 g flour
- 280 g sugar
- 2 eggs large
- 1,5 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar. Gradually add the flour, then add the eggs one by one until the dough is well combined and starts sticking to the sides. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then fold in the nuts and chocolate chips. Whisk again until you get an even dough.
- Flatten the dough, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for an hour.
- Divide the chilled dough into 15 equal portions (+/- 90g) and roll each of them into a ball. Refrigerate the balls for another 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 180° fan & line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place 4 dough balls on the prepared sheet pan and bake for 12 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to let cool a little more. You can either enjoy them still warm or completely cooled down.
- Enojoy!!!
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