Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies. These super thick and chewy delights are famed for their rich, buttery flavor and generous chunks of chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy nights in to festive gatherings, they are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The secret lies in using cold ingredients and a careful baking process that preserves their luscious texture. With this easy recipe, you can recreate the magic of bakery-style cookies right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 115 grams (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cold and chopped
- 190 grams (1 cup) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large cold egg
- 245 grams (1 and 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 225 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) dark or milk chocolate, chopped
- Optional: 50 grams (1/2 cup) walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 C (350 F). Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cold butter and brown sugar. Use an electric mixer to cream until combined. Add vanilla extract and the cold egg; mix just until combined.
- Gradually add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt if desired. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms. Gently fold in chocolate chunks and walnuts.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared trays, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown but still soft in the center. Allow cooling on trays before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (85g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg