WALNUT CHIP COOKIES

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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, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 large 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 semisweet chocolate chips
3 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

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° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.