Description
Indulge in the ultimate treat with these Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies! Known for their super thick and chewy texture, these cookies are a hit at family gatherings or festive celebrations. Made from scratch, they feature a rich flavor profile enhanced by generous chunks of chocolate. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, each bite promises to delight cookie lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 115 grams (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cold
- 190 grams (1 cup) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, cold
- 245 grams (1 and 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 225 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) dark or milk chocolate, chopped
- 50 grams (1/2 cup) walnuts, roughly chopped
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix cold butter and brown sugar until well combined. Add vanilla extract and cold egg; mix until just blended.
- Combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and optional salt in another bowl before adding them to the wet mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms. Gently fold in chocolate and walnuts.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie onto the baking trays with space in between.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on trays, then sprinkle with sea salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (70g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg