Chocolate Walnut Cookies

25 standard portions

Source field check · Original source retained

View original recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1.5 cups all purpose flour (195 grams)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt ( optional, only if using unsalted butter)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup granulated white sugar (75 grams)
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (20 grams)
• 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick/113 grams, at room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.5 tablespoons milk (or as needed)

Method

1. To a pan/skillet on medium heat, add the chopped walnuts. Roast the walnuts for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a bowl whisk together flour, salt (only if using unsalted butter), baking powder, granulated white sugar and cocoa powder.
3. Add the butter. I have used room temperature butter here which I cut into small pieces and then added to the bowl.Using your finger (or you can also use a fork) mix the butter with the flour until it's well combined. You can also use a stand mixer here, like I did. Once combined, the mixture will resemble crumbs.
4. Add the vanilla and toasted walnuts.
5. Then start adding the milk, little at a time, until it comes together as a dough.
6. Divide the dough into 2 equal parts and then roll each part into logs, around 5-6 inch long and 2 inch wide. Wrap with cling sheet and refrigerate overnight or minimum of 2 to 3 hours.
7. Cut the logs into 1/2 inch wide cookies once it's chilled. Pre-heat oven to 350 F degrees.
8. Arrange cookies onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 F degrees for 20 to 22 minutes until crispy.Cool on a wire rack and then store in an airtight container. Enjoy with a cup of coffee!