Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pine Nuts Recipe

Craving a gourmet cookie experience? Giada De Laurentiis' irresistible Chocolate Chunk & Pine Nut Cookies are here to satisfy! This recipe, inspired by Giada's show, delivers perfectly chewy cookies with a delightful crunch from toasted pine nuts and rich dark chocolate. But beware – these beauties burn easily, so keep a close eye on them! Prepare for a taste sensation that's both elegant and utterly addictive.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 103.1 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pine Nuts

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How to Make Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pine Nuts

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup powdered sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon salt using a hand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks and ½ cup toasted pine nuts.
  6. Scoop rounded 1-inch balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops appear dry. Keep a close watch to prevent burning!
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

17g

Carbs

3g