Spiced chocolate walnut cookies

  • Loriana Shea
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Spiced Chocolate Walnut Cookies

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The holidays are a time for nostalgia and sweet indulgence, and what better way to capture the seasons magic than spiced chocolate walnut cookies. These rich , flavorful treats combine the warmth of holiday spices, the crunch of walnuts, and the decadence of chocolate, creating a cookie that feels as comforting as a crackling fire on a cold winter night.

Perfect for cookie exchange, dessert platters or enjoying with your favorite warm drink. These cookies are a holiday essential you will want to make more often than just the holiday season.

Tips when you make these spiced chocolate walnut cookies

  1. Use fresh spices: Spices lose potency after some time. Fresh cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves deliver the best flavor.
  2. Measure carefully: Avoid dense cookies by properly measuring the flour- don’t pack it !
  3. Chill the dough: Refrigerate the dough to prevent spreading and deepen flavors
  4. Don’t overbake: pull the cookies when the edges are set but the centers look slightly soft- they will firm up as they cool
  5. Storing the cookies: Keep cookies soft by storing them with a slice of bread in an airtight container, or they can be frozen and thawed out when you are ready to serve. Follow this simple tips for cookies that are perfectly chewy, spicy and irresistible!!

    If you love homemade cookies, be sure to try more of my Italian-inspired favorites. From soft, almond-flavored amaretti to crisp, twice-baked biscotti, there’s always something sweet baking in my kitchen.

    Italian Ricotta Cookies] – Soft, tender cookies made with ricotta cheese and finished with a sweet glaze. They have a delicate texture and are a favorite for holiday cookie trays.

    Amaretti Cookies– Soft and chewy Italian almond cookies with a deliciously rich almond flavor. A classic Italian treat that’s perfect with coffee.

    Twice-Baked Biscotti– Crisp, golden Italian cookies baked twice for that signature crunch. Perfect for dipping into your morning coffee or enjoying as an afternoon treat.

    Try these delicious Italian-inspired cookies next and bring a little taste of Italy to your kitchen!

    Baking Tools You’ll Need

    A few simple kitchen tools make baking these cookies easy. Here are some of the items I use in my kitchen:

    • Baking Sheets– Heavy-duty baking sheets for evenly baked cookies.
    • Parchment Paper – Makes cleanup easy and helps keep cookies from sticking.
    • cookie scoop – Helps you portion the dough evenly so the cookies bake at the same rate.
    • Wire Cooling Rack– Lets the cookies cool properly without becoming soggy underneath.

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Spiced Chocolate Walnut Cookies

These Spiced Chocolate Walnut Cookies are rich, chocolatey, and full of warm spices. Loaded with crunchy walnuts and a delicious chocolate flavor, these homemade cookies are perfect for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, or enjoying with a cup of coffee. Easy to make and full of cozy flavor, they’re a delicious treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course cookies, Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 125 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick of butter at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened chocolate cocoa
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 Tsp. each cinnamon + nutmeg + cloves
  • 1 Tsp. baking powder
  • 1 Tsp. baking soda
  • 1 cup powder sugar

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat your oven to 375-degrees
  • In a bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the vanilla and egg and mix until well combined
  • Mix the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cocoa powder
  • Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix until well mixed. Then mix in the walnuts.
  • Roll the cookie dough into tablespoon size balls. Roll in the powder sugar
  • bake on a parchment lined cookie sheet for 10 -12 minutes.

Notes

Don’t overbake these cookies. Take them out when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. They’ll continue to bake on the hot baking sheet and stay deliciously tender.
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