Double Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies is a dairy-free recipe for delicious chocolatey cookies packed with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, using simple pantry ingredients, without milk or butter.
Dairy-free chocolate chocolate walnut cookies are amazingly rich with an amazing nutty crunch.
Made with simple prep, in one bowl with basic pantry ingredients, without milk or butter. So, they're great for anyone avoiding dairy.
They make a great dessert for guests or potlucks with friends.
They're terrific to have with your morning coffee or to dunk in a cold glass of milk.
Best of all, they make the perfect comforting treat after a long and busy day.
What is needed to make these double chocolate walnut cookies?
all-purpose flour
cake flour (for softer cookies)
dairy-free margarine or vegan butter
dairy-free chocolate chips or small chocolate chunks
chopped walnuts
light brown sugar
white granulated sugar
cocoa powder
large eggs
baking soda
baking powder
salt
vanilla extract or good imitation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What makes these cookies double chocolate?
These cookies have a rich chocolate cookie base and are packed with chocolate chips, giving them chocolate flavor throughout.
Can I use different nuts instead of walnuts?
Yes. You can substitute chopped pecans or your favorite nuts for the walnuts. You can also leave the nuts out if you prefer.
Can I use chocolate chunks instead of chocolate chips?
Yes. Chopped chocolate or chocolate chunks can be used instead of chocolate chips. Larger pieces will give you bigger pockets of melted chocolate throughout the cookies.
Are these chocolate walnut cookies dairy-free?
Yes. These cookies are made without milk or butter. If you need them to be completely dairy-free, make sure the chocolate chips you use are also dairy-free.
Do I need to chill the cookie dough?
No. You can bake these cookies without chilling the dough, making them a convenient option when you want homemade cookies without a long wait.
How should I store chocolate chip walnut cookies?
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for several days. You can also freeze the baked cookies for longer storage.
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Double Chocolate Walnut Cookies
Delicous chocolate chocolate walnut cookies made with simple pantry ingredients, without milk or butter.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour (for softer cookies)
- 1 cup softened dairy-free margarine or vegan butter
- 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips or small chocolate chunks
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- ¾ cup of light brown sugar
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or good imitation
Instructions
- Cream the butter or margarine with the brown sugar and white sugar.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- Add the all-purpose flour, cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix well.
- Add the chocolate chunks and mix well so they are pretty much evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form balls to any size you like and place on baking sheets that have been lined with parchment paper.
- Place in an oven that has been preheated to 400°F and bake for 10-14 minutes (depending on the size of the cookie) until they are just becoming a slight brown.
- Remove from the baking sheet and let cool.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 237Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 231mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 3g
