Dark Chocolate Walnut Cookies Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate Walnut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks; 5 ounces chopped dark chocolate; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon vanilla; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ cup flour; ½ cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
5 ounces chopped dark chocolate
½ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup flour
½ cup chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
3
Put butter and dark chocolate the top portion of a double boiler over barely simmering water.
4
Melt, stirring occaisionally, until smooth and combined.
5
Carefully take off the heat and cool slightly, stirring every once in a while to prevent the mixture from hardening.
6
It will thicken up slightly, so work quickly.
7
In a separate bowl, beat egg, cocoa powder, and sugar for 3 minutes on a high speed.
8
The mixture will thicken up slightly and become ribbony when you raise your mixer.
9
Add the chocolate mixture in two parts, mixing well after each one.
10
Add vanilla, salt, and baking powder.
11
Mix until just combined.
12
Add flour, and again mix until just combined; don't overmix the batter.
13
Gently fold in walnuts.
14
Using an ice cream scoop or a measuring spoon and a teaspoon, drop tablespoons of batter onto the cookie sheet.
15
You'll probably get about 12 out of this mixture.
16
Bake for 15-20 minutes.
17
Transfer onto a wire rack to cool.

589

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks, 5 ounces chopped dark chocolate, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate Walnut Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Dark Chocolate Walnut Cookies

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