Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies, renowned for their thick and chewy texture. Each cookie is a delightful blend of soft centers and crispy edges, bursting with rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, these cookies are easy to whip up in just 30 minutes. Customize them by swapping out chocolate types or adding your favorite nuts. Once baked, serve them warm for a comforting treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornflour or 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) walnuts (optional)
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cold butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until combined. Add vanilla extract and the cold egg; mix until just combined.
- Gradually add flour, cornflour, baking soda, and optional salt; mix on low speed until a dough forms. Fold in the chopped chocolate and walnuts.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of dough onto the prepared trays, spacing them adequately.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Let cool on a wire rack before sprinkling sea salt on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg