Recipe- Delicious Homemade Chocolate Walnut Cookies

Chocolate Walnut Cookies are an easy treat to make for the holiday season. Made with basic ingredients, these cookies are crispy, eggless and best enjoyed with a glass of milk or cup of coffee.

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

* 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.

* In a bowl whisk together flour, salt (only if using unsalted butter), baking powder, granulated white sugar and cocoa powder.

* 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.

* Add the vanilla and toasted walnuts.

* Then start adding the milk, little at a time, until it comes together as a dough.

* 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.

* Cut the logs into 1/2 inch wide cookies once it's chilled. Pre-heat oven to 350 F degrees.

* 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!