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brown sugar cookies with walnuts.

Brown Sugar Cookie with Walnuts

Angelina Papanikolaou
These Soft and Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies with Walnuts are rich and sweet, featuring a chewy texture with a nutty crunch from walnuts. They're easy to make and perfect for year-round enjoyment, especially during holidays. The recipe includes simple ingredients like brown sugar, butter, eggs, and walnuts. These cookies can be made ahead of time and are freezer-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 28
Calories 147 kcal

Ingredients 

  • 11 tbsp butter room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped (plus extra 1/4 cup for topping, optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment or in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter & brown sugar until combined.
    11 tbsp butter, 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
    2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • On low speed, mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix in walnut pieces until well distributed.
    2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 tsp baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup walnuts
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, form balls of the cookie dough and place them onto your prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for about 10-14 minutes or until cookies are puffed and lightly browned around edges (centers will be soft). Remove from oven and top with more chopped walnuts.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Storage: Place in layers separated by parchment paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookiesCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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