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walnut chocolate chunk cookies

Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course baked treats
Servings 24 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 3 oz dark chocolate bar chopped
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® 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 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!

Notes

*Make smaller cookies with a small dough scoop (yields 48 cookies).