Slow-Cooker Chocolate Chip Cookies

• unsalted butter↗1 cup

  room temperature

• eggs↗2
• packed brown sugar1⁄2 cup
• granulated sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• vanilla extract↗1 tablespoon
• flour↗2 cups
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• semi-sweet chocolate chips↗1 cup
• coarsely chopped walnuts1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Grease slow cooker. Cut a piece of wax paper to fit the bottom; grease the paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, beat butter, eggs, sugars and vanilla until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt.

4. 4

   Stir dry ingredients into butter mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts until well blended.

5. 5

   Spoon dough evenly into slow cooker and smooth the top. Cover and cook on low about 4 hours, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Set lid slightly ajar for the last 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Turn off heat and remove insert from slow cooker. Let cool 30 minutes, then invert on wire rack. Cut in half, then cut each piece into slices. Serve with vanilla ice cream.