Brownie California Walnut Cookies

The addition of walnuts brings a wonderful texture and nutty flavour to these delicious cookies, you will definitely want to come back for another one!

MAKES 16

1
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 and line 2 large or 3 small baking trays. Chop the dark chocolate into chunks and melt 50g (1.7 oz) of it. Put the melted chocolate to one side.

2
In a large bowl add the dairy-free butter, light brown sugar and caster sugar. Using an electric whisk to cream the ingredients together.
3
Add the vanilla extract, dairy-free milk and 50g (1.7 oz) of melted chocolate and whisk again until combined.
4
Now add the flour, baking powder and cacao powder and using a spatula combine well.
5
Save a handful of chopped California Walnuts and chocolate chunks and empty the rest into the mixture. Fold so they’re evenly scattered throughout.
6
Next split the mixture into approximately 16 balls and place them on the baking trays with plenty of space in between.
7
Flatten slightly and push the remaining chocolate and walnuts into the tops of the cookies.
8
Bake in the oven for 16-18 minutes and leave to cool slightly before sprinkling with sea salt flakes and enjoying!

Recipe developed by Luce Hosier for California Walnuts californiawalnuts.co.uk

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