Using melted butter gives these chocolate chip cookies a texture like velvet.

Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2. In a bowl mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture to blend. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
4. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheet.
5. Bake until edges are brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

Makes 36 cookies.