1.
Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add both white and brown sugars gradually, beating until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
| 1⁄2 cup |
Unsalted Butter |
| 100 g |
Granulated Sugar |
| 100 g |
Brown Sugar |
3.
Beat in the egg until fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
| 1 each |
Eggs |
| 1 tsp |
Vanilla Extract |
4.
In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in hot water. Add to the butter mixture along with the salt, stirring until well combined.
| 1⁄2 tsp |
Baking Soda |
| 1 tsp |
Water |
| 1⁄4 tsp |
Table Salt |
5.
Gradually stir in the flour until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts until evenly distributed.
| 180 g |
All-Purpose Flour |
| 1 cup |
Chocolate Chips |
| 1⁄2 cup |
Walnuts |
6.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
7.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set but still soft.
8.
Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.