Chocolate chunk cookies have always been a source of comfort for me.

It might be the combination of rich chocolate in a crispy and very chewy cookie, or the fact that it is so simple yet so delicious. I love eating chocolate chip cookies warm out of the oven with a cool glass of milk; cool hits warm and creates an explosion of taste- yum… Following a recipe is important when making the best chocolate chip cookies- because you don’t want to end up with jaw-breaking cookies that taste like bricks, or paper-thin greasy ones, in my mind, a chocolate chip cookie has to be crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and FULL of chocolate- not to greasy!

I have found that using a mix of chocolate really takes this favorite to a new level because there’s additional flavor. In my chocolate chip cookie recipe, I like to use a mix of dark chocolate chunks and milk chocolate chunks (occasionally white chocolate chunks) not only because they are more easily available where I live, but also because the taste is stronger and more pure. I also like adding walnuts because they give this ultra-moist cookie a bit of a crunch. What could be better than chunks in a cookie?

The best part of this chocolate chunk cookie recipe is that you can play around with the ingredients- instead of chocolate bits, why not trying M&Ms? or even a peanut butter cookie? Simply use 1/3 cup of peanut butter and whole peanuts. Or if you want something slightly different, try a chocolate chip shortbread recipe!

Chocolate chunk cookie recipe

Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Stronger than any chocolate chip cookie recipe you've seen before, these cookies beg to be accompanied by a glass of milk.
Cook: 10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch cinnamon, or instant espresso powder
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter + 1 tbsp vegetable shortening (shortening is optional!) All at room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup chocolate bits, chunks, chips, (whatever- I used ½ cup milk chocolate chunks and ½ cup dark chocolate chunks)
  • ½ cup finely chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat the oven to 200 C or 375 F.
  • Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • In another bowl, beat together the butter, shortening, and sugars until well combined and creamy.
  • Add the vanilla and eggs, beating for another minute.
  • Add the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the nuts and chocolate.
  • Place tablespoon-full mounds of dough onto a baking sheet each portion 1 inch apart.
  • Bake for 10 minutes (or 12 if you want them slightly crunchier) The edges should be golden brown, and the center should be lighter in colour.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before digging in.

Notes

Enjoy these delicious chocolate chunk cookies with a glass of milk! Feel free to freeze in some of the batter so you can bake them whenever craving hits - which will be often!
This chocolate chunk recipe is adapted from Dorie Greenspan's Baking From My Home to Yours - "My Best Chocolate Chip Cookies".
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate, cookie recipes
Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe