Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with these Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies, known for their thick, chewy texture and rich chocolate flavor. Perfectly balancing indulgence and nostalgia, this recipe offers a delightful experience for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving something sweet at home. With easy-to-find ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can create bakery-style cookies that impress everyone from kids to adults. Customize them with your choice of nuts or chocolate types for an even more personal touch. Enjoy a warm cookie with ice cream or share them with loved ones—they’re sure to become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
Scale
- 115g cold unsalted butter
- 190g brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large cold egg
- 245g all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 225g chocolate (dark or milk), chopped
- Optional: 50g walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cold butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until blended. Add vanilla extract and cold egg; mix until just combined.
- Gradually add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and optional salt. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms. Fold in chopped chocolate and walnuts gently.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie onto the prepared trays, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg