Description
Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver ultimate indulgence with massive, crispy-edged, gooey-centered delights. Cookie lovers will discover New York’s legendary treat, packed with rich chocolate and buttery perfection in each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
Wet and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Crank the oven to a scorching 410°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a non-stick canvas for your cookie masterpiece.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously combine cold cubed butter with granulated and light brown sugars until the mixture transforms into a creamy, unified blend.
- Introduce eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition, then infuse with vanilla extract to elevate the flavor profile.
- Separately, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a pristine bowl, ensuring a uniform dry ingredient mixture.
- Merge the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, gently folding until just incorporated – avoid overmixing to maintain the cookies’ signature texture.
- Tenderly fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for maximum flavor distribution.
- Utilize an ice cream scoop to form substantial, rustic mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them generously to allow proper expansion.
- Slide the cookie-laden sheets into the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until edges turn a golden amber while centers remain delightfully soft and yielding.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, enabling them to firm up slightly before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Serve these decadent, substantial cookies and relish in their irresistible, bakery-style indulgence.
Notes
- Chilling dough before baking helps prevent spreading and creates a thicker, more structured cookie with intense flavor development.
- Choosing high-quality chocolate chips dramatically improves overall taste, so opt for premium brands like Guittard or Ghirardelli for richer chocolate experience.
- Substituting half the all-purpose flour with bread flour can increase protein content, resulting in chewier and more robust cookie texture.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar structure and taste without compromising dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg