Chewy Chocolate Chip, Cranberry & Walnut Cookies

Chewy on the inside and crunchy on the outside these sweet and delectable cookies are absolutely moreish. Marvellous with a glass of milk or mug of hot chocolate.

Chewy Chocolate Chip, Cranberry & Walnut Cookies

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makes 3 to 4 dozen

2 3/4 cups (675 ml) unbleached all purpose flour

1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder

1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda

1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt

2/3 cup (150ml) melted unsalted butter 

2 cups (500 ml) lightly packed dark brown sugar

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons (30 ml) hot water

1 package (250 g) milk chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Line a baking tray with baking parchment paper. 

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, eggs and hot water until smooth. Add the flour mixture to and beat well. Stir in the chocolate chips, chopped dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.

Drop by tablespoon onto the ungreased or lined baking tray. 

Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.