Best Ever Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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I got this recipe from one of the first issues of chocolatier magazine several years ago. I have tried other versions of chocolate chip cookies since, but none have been as good as these.

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Steps

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In a large mixing bowl , combine the butter , brown sugar , sugar , vanilla and salt and beat with a spoon until fluffy.

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Beat in the egg and baking soda.

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Stir in the flour , walnuts and chocolate.

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Transfer to a bowl , cover and refrigerate until firm , about 4 hours or overnight.

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Preheat the oven to 350.

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Using 2 to 3 tablespoons of dough for each cookie , shape the dough into balls and place on the lightly greased cookie sheet.

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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies spring back when very lightly touched.

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Cool on the sheets for 2 minutes , transfer to paper towels to cool for about 2 minutes , and transfer to racks to cool.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, salt, egg, baking soda, all-purpose flour, walnuts, semisweet chocolate chunks, vegetable shortening