Walnut Chip Cookies
No one can resist these rich cookies with their double dose of sweetness. Melted chocolate is mixed into the dough, then chocolate chips, oats and walnuts are added. Yum!—Joy Hanje, Gaylord, Michigan144 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
Ingredients
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 cups quick-cooking oats
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 cups chopped walnuts
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add
- the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in
- melted chocolate and vanilla.
- Place half of the oats at a time in a blender; cover and process
- until powdery. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder
- and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- Transfer to a large bowl if necessary. Stir in chocolate chips and
- nuts. Roll into 1-1/4-in. balls.
- Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 375°