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Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in rich, chewy, and decadent chocolate chip cookies just like those from Levain Bakery. Easy to follow, these cookies deliver comforting home-baked feelings perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 115 grams 115 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter, COLD The chilled butter is crucial for achieving that perfect texture.
  • 190 grams 190 grams (1 cup) brown sugar Adds sweetness and moisture for delightful chewiness.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Elevates the flavor profile.
  • 1 large 1 large egg, cold Cold egg mixes better with the other cold ingredients.
  • 245 grams 245 grams (1 and 3/4 cup) plain flour or all-purpose flour Forms the backbone of the cookies.
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon cornflour or cornstarch Helps with softness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Ensures that the cookies rise beautifully.
  • pinch Pinch of salt, optional Balances flavors.
For the Chocolate and Nuts
  • 225 grams 225 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) dark or milk chocolate, chopped by hand Creates gooey pockets throughout the cookies.
  • 50 grams 50 grams (1/2 cup) walnuts, roughly chopped Provides texture and earthy flavor.
  • Sea salt flakes To sprinkle on top for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180 C (350 F) standard or 160 C (320 F) fan-forced. Line two baking trays with parchment paper for a non-stick surface.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the cold, roughly chopped unsalted butter and brown sugar. Beat together until creamy, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Add the cold egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until just combined to maintain a light texture.
  4. Add the flour, cornflour, baking soda, and optional salt. Beat on low speed until a soft cookie dough forms.
  5. Fold in the chopped chocolate and walnuts gently with a spatula.
  6. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking trays, leaving space between each scoop.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges. They should look slightly underbaked in the center.
  2. Allow cookies to cool completely on the trays and sprinkle sea salt flakes on top just before serving.

Notes

Use cold ingredients for the best texture and avoid overmixing the dough. Feel free to customize nuts as per your preference, or omit them entirely.