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Chocolate Chunk Cookies

These Chocolate Chunk Cookies are irresistibly gooey and rich! Perfectly balanced between chewy and crispy, they’re a must-bake treat!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure for accuracy)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Table salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup Light-brown sugar (packed)
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 4 oz Bittersweet chocolate (chopped into chunks)
  • 4 oz Semi-sweet chocolate (chopped into chunks)
  • 4 oz Milk chocolate (chopped into chunks)
  • 1 1/4 cups Fishers Walnuts (chopped)
  • Maldon sea salt flakes (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and table salt. Set this mixture aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, light-brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  6. Gently fold in the chopped bittersweet, semi-sweet, and milk chocolate chunks, along with the chopped Fishers Walnuts, using a spatula.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. If desired, sprinkle a few Maldon sea salt flakes on top of each cookie dough ball for an added touch of flavor.
  9. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underbaked. They will continue to cook on the baking sheet after being removed from the oven.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Rotate the baking sheets halfway through the baking time for even baking.
  • Use a mix of chocolate types for a more complex flavor profile.
  • Store leftover cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for longer.