Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with homemade Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies. These super thick and chewy cookies are the perfect blend of rich flavors and delightful textures, making them ideal for any occasion. With a combination of cold butter and your choice of dark or milk chocolate, each bite promises to be a delicious experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or satisfying a sweet craving, these cookies will impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 115 grams (1/2 cup) unsalted cold butter, roughly 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 cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 225 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) chopped dark or milk chocolate
- 50 grams (1/2 cup) chopped walnuts (optional)
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold butter and brown sugar. Beat until well mixed, then add vanilla extract and cold egg, mixing again without overdoing it.
- Gradually add flour, cornflour, baking soda, and optional salt. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms. Fold in chopped chocolate and walnuts.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out two tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared trays.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before sprinkling with sea salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg