Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are celebrated for their super thick and chewy texture, bursting with rich chocolate chunks and a hint of sea salt that elevates their flavor profile. Perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a party, looking for a thoughtful gift, or simply treating yourself—these cookies bring bakery-quality goodness right to your kitchen. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options, you can make these decadent treats uniquely yours. Enjoy warm from the oven or store them for later; either way, they’re sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 115 grams (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cold and chopped
- 190 grams (1 cup) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, cold
- 245 grams (1 and 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 225 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) dark or milk chocolate, chopped
- Sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) standard / 160°C (320°F) fan-forced. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cold butter and brown sugar until combined. Add vanilla extract and the cold egg; mix until just blended.
- Add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and optional salt; mix on low speed until it forms a soft dough. Gently fold in chocolate pieces.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of dough for each cookie onto the prepared baking trays with space in between.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool slightly before sprinkling with sea salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg