Description
Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver ultimate indulgence with their massive, gooey centers and crisp golden edges. Chocolate lovers will savor each luxurious bite of these iconic New York treats that bring pure baking magic to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 large eggs
Sugars:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
Leavening and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare workstation by gathering all ingredients and equipment, ensuring cold butter and room temperature eggs are ready for mixing.
- Create a creamy base by blending frigid butter cubes with both sugar varieties until the mixture transforms into a smooth, light texture.
- Introduce eggs individually, whisking thoroughly after each addition to maintain a consistent emulsion, then incorporate vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Sift together dry ingredients – flour, leavening agents, and salt – in a separate vessel to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Merge wet and dry components gently, stirring minimally to prevent gluten development, which could compromise the cookie’s tender crumb.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips and optional walnuts throughout the dough, ensuring even dispersion for consistent taste and texture.
- Utilize a hefty ice cream scoop to create generously sized dough mounds, positioning them strategically on parchment-lined baking sheets with ample spacing.
- Position cookie-laden sheets in a scorching 410°F oven, monitoring closely to achieve golden-edged, pillowy-centered masterpieces within 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to rest momentarily on baking sheets, facilitating slight setting, before transferring to a cooling rack for complete temperature reduction.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking helps prevent spreading and enhances the cookies’ rich, complex flavor profile.
- For gluten-free options, swap traditional flour with a high-quality 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cookie’s signature texture.
- Experimenting with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or even white chocolate can create unique flavor variations while keeping the classic Levain style.
- To achieve the bakery’s signature massive cookie size, use a 1/2 cup measuring scoop and slightly flatten the dough mounds before baking for that perfect thick and gooey center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg