Dive into the indulgent world of these Chocolate Walnut Cookies, each one packed with the rich flavors of dark chocolate and the earthy crunch of walnuts. These cookies feature browned butter for an added depth of nutty, caramel-like flavor, making them a decadent treat for any cookie lover.
Why You'll Love This: The combination of dark chocolate and walnuts in these cookies offers a satisfying texture and complex flavor profile. Browned butter brings a gourmet twist to the classic cookie, enhancing the overall taste with its rich, toasty notes. These cookies strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy winter evenings, or as a special treat with your afternoon coffee. These cookies are also perfect for baking sessions with friends or family, and they make lovely gifts when packaged in a pretty box.
Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, drizzle the cookies with melted chocolate or a simple glaze after they cool. You can also sprinkle them lightly with sea salt before baking to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Ingredients:
- 115g browned butter, cooled
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups plain flour (all-purpose)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar or extract
- 100g dark chocolate, chopped
- 50g walnuts, chopped
- Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped dark chocolate and walnuts.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 17 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these luxurious Chocolate Walnut Cookies, a perfect blend of crunchy, chewy, and chocolaty elements that make each bite a delightful experience!
