Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnut pieces.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use dark or milk chocolate chips based on preference.
- Omit nuts or replace with pecans or almonds if desired.
- Sprinkle with sea salt before baking for a sweet-salty combo.
- Add espresso powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Freeze dough balls to bake fresh cookies on demand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
