Description
Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver massive, gooey pleasure straight from New York’s famous bakery. Chocolate-packed giants with crisp edges and molten centers promise pure cookie bliss for serious dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (440 grams) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (8 grams) cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 stick (1/2 cup or 113 grams) unsalted butter, cold
Mix-ins:
- 1 1/2 cups (255 grams) chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal non-stick performance.
- In a mixing bowl, cream cold butter with sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and egg, blending quickly to maintain the dough’s structure and prevent overworking.
- Gently fold in flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, mixing until a soft, cohesive dough develops without excessive stirring.
- Carefully fold chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts into the dough, distributing ingredients evenly with minimal mixing.
- Scoop generous 1/4 cup portions of dough onto prepared sheets, allowing rustic, mounded shapes that will contribute to the cookies’ signature thick texture.
- Position cookie trays in preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, watching for golden edges and slightly soft centers that will continue setting during cooling.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest completely on baking sheets, then finish with a delicate sprinkle of flaky sea salt to enhance flavor complexity.
Notes
- Cold butter creates a dense, rich texture that sets these cookies apart from traditional recipes.
- Cornstarch helps keep the cookies soft and prevents them from spreading too thin during baking.
- Walnut pieces add a delightful crunch and nutty depth to the classic chocolate chip cookie experience.
- Sprinkling sea salt on top enhances the sweetness and creates a gourmet bakery-style finish that elevates the entire cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 89 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg