Decadent Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Cookies with Walnuts
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these Decadent Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Cookies, infused with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. Perfectly crispy on the outside and wonderfully chewy on the inside, these cookies are made with buttermilk to enhance their flavor and texture. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared with friends at a gathering, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave everyone wanting more!
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Servings
73
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
shortening
1 cup (softened)
granulated sugar
1 cup (none)
brown sugar
1 cup (firmly packed)
eggs
2 (large)
vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons (none)
all-purpose flour
3 cups (sifted)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
buttermilk
1/2 cup (none)
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (6 ounce) package (none)
walnuts
1 cup (chopped)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your cookie sheets by greasing them lightly or using parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
4
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking soda.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
6
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7
Using a teaspoon or cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
8
Press a walnut half into the center of each cookie for decoration.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
10
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
3.2g
Fat
10g
Carbs
0.9g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How should I prepare the cookie sheets?
Prepare your cookie sheets by greasing them lightly or using parchment paper.
What is the first step in the mixing process?
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
How should the eggs be added to the dough?
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
When do I add the vanilla extract?
Mix in the vanilla extract after the eggs have been fully combined into the creamed mixture.
Which dry ingredients should be sifted together?
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking soda.
How should the dry ingredients and buttermilk be combined?
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
Why is it important not to overmix the dough?
You should mix until just combined to ensure the cookies maintain the proper texture; do not overmix.
How are the chocolate chips and walnuts incorporated?
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
What tool should I use to drop the dough onto the sheets?
Use a teaspoon or cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the prepared sheets.
How much space should be left between each cookie?
Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
What is the final step before putting the cookies in the oven?
Press a walnut half into the center of each cookie for decoration.
What is the recommended baking time?
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
How should the cookies be cooled?
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
How many calories are in one cookie?
There are approximately 73 calories per serving.
What is the fat content per cookie?
Each cookie contains about 3.2g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 10g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein is in these cookies?
Each cookie provides 0.9g of protein.
What type of fat is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of softened shortening.
How much brown sugar is required?
You need 1 cup of firmly packed brown sugar.
What size and quantity of eggs are needed?
The recipe requires 2 large eggs.
How much vanilla extract is used?
1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract are used.
How much flour is included in the recipe?
The recipe uses 3 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
What is the purpose of buttermilk in this recipe?
Buttermilk is used to enhance the flavor and create a wonderfully chewy texture.
How many chocolate chips are needed?
One 6-ounce package of semi-sweet chocolate chips is required.
What amount of walnuts is folded into the dough?
1 cup of chopped walnuts is folded into the cookie dough.
What is the texture of these cookies?
They are perfectly crispy on the outside and wonderfully chewy on the inside.
How much baking soda is used?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
Is there a specific preparation for the granulated sugar?
No, the recipe calls for 1 cup of standard granulated sugar.