Description
Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver massive, gooey perfection with crisp edges and molten chocolate centers. Massive cookies promise pure indulgence, beckoning sweet seekers to savor each incredible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold & cubed
- 2 large eggs
Flour Components:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour
Seasoning and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Sugars:
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by positioning an oven rack in the center and heating to 400°F (200°C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie placement.
- Combine all dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute evenly and eliminate potential lumps.
- Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, cream butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency with a pale color.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring complete integration after each addition to maintain a smooth, cohesive texture.
- Gradually introduce the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to prevent overworking the dough.
- Gently fold chocolate chips and chopped walnuts into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly throughout for consistent flavor in each bite.
- Portion the dough into substantial, hefty rounds approximately 4 ounces each, strategically spacing them on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Slide the cookie-laden sheet into the preheated oven, baking for 9-12 minutes until edges develop a golden-brown hue while maintaining a soft, slightly underbaked center.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, which helps them set and prevents breaking, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and enhance flavor development.
- Use a mix of chocolate chips like dark, milk, and semi-sweet for a complex chocolate profile.
- Customize the nuts by substituting walnuts with pecans or almonds for different flavor variations.
- For gluten-free options, replace wheat flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cookie’s signature texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg