YUM YUMS (Chocolate Nut Cookies)
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Christmas, Hanukkah, < 30 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy
Aggregated Rating: 4 stars
Review Count: 1
Calories per Serving: 71
Fat Content: 3.5g
Saturated Fat Content: 1.7g
Cholesterol Content: 9.5mg
Sodium Content: 27.6mg
Carbohydrate Content: 9.6g
Fiber Content: 0.4g
Sugar Content: 5.7g
Protein Content: 1g
Recipe Yield: 48 cookies (approximately)
Description:
YUM YUMS (Chocolate Nut Cookies) live up to their name with their irresistibly delicious chocolatey flavor. These cookies are perfect for various occasions like holiday baking, bake sales, potlucks, or simply as a delightful treat for any day.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Melt butter and chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop, melt together the butter and chocolate until smooth. Set aside to cool for about 5 minutes.
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Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the melted chocolate mixture, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt until well blended.
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Add flour and nuts: Gradually stir in the flour and chopped walnuts until fully incorporated into the dough.
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Shape dough: Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are set.
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Roll in confectioners’ sugar: While the cookies are still warm, roll each cookie in confectioners’ sugar to coat evenly.
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Cool and roll again: Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, roll each cookie again in confectioners’ sugar for a second coating.
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Serve or store: Enjoy these YUM YUMS (Chocolate Nut Cookies) as a delightful treat or store them in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
These cookies are quick and easy to make, making them perfect for beginner cooks and anyone looking to whip up a batch of delicious homemade treats in under 30 minutes. With their rich chocolate flavor and crunchy walnuts, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a sweet indulgence at home.
