Description
Indulge in the rich, gooey delight of Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies, a homemade treat that captures the essence of bakery-style cookies right in your kitchen. These oversized, thick cookies are packed with chunks of dark chocolate and have a soft, chewy texture that will leave you craving more. Perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy nights in—this recipe combines simple ingredients and straightforward steps for an unforgettable dessert experience. Impress your friends and family with these decadent sweet delights that are as easy to make as they are delicious!
Ingredients
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- 115 grams (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter
- 190 grams (1 cup) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large cold egg
- 245 grams (1 and 3/4 cups) plain or all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornflour or 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) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cold butter and brown sugar until combined. Add vanilla extract and the cold egg; mix until just combined.
- Gradually add flour, cornflour, baking soda, and salt to form a soft dough. Stir in chocolate and walnuts gently.
- Scoop out about two tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place on the baking trays.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (85g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg