Description
These Mixed Nuts Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a buttery, tender dough filled with a crunchy combination of your favorite nuts. Perfectly baked to golden edges and soft centers, these cookies are quick to prepare and ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth with a nutty twist.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (4 ounces), room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped (or your favorite combination of nuts)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, sugar, and brown sugar for about 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is essential for the cookie’s texture.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the egg and egg yolk until they are fully incorporated into the butter and sugar mixture, creating a smooth base for your dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until a cohesive cookie dough forms without overmixing.
- Incorporate Nuts: Stir in the chopped mixed nuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough, adding a crunchy texture to each bite.
- Portion Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to place 8 scoops of dough onto the prepared sheet pan, spacing them at least 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 11 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and the centers appear slightly underdone. They will continue to set as they cool.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Enjoy: Serve and enjoy your homemade mixed nuts cookies with your favorite beverage or as a delightful snack anytime.
Notes
- You can substitute the mixed nuts with any nut variety you prefer, such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend in place of regular flour.
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, creamy dough.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should look slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven for the best texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
