Description
Recreate the iconic Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies! These thick, soft, and gooey cookies are packed with chocolate chips and walnuts, delivering the ultimate indulgence. Perfectly crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cubed butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Divide dough into large balls (about 6 oz each) and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until golden brown but still gooey inside.
- Let cookies rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use cold butter for the signature thick texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Let the cookies rest after baking to allow them to set properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg