Recreate the magic of New York's famous Levain Bakery with these Giant Levain Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies. Known for their size, these cookies are a heavenly blend of crispy edges and gooey centers, packed with chunks of dark chocolate. Each cookie is a decadent treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with just one bite.
Why You'll Love This: These cookies are unlike your typical chocolate chip cookies. Their oversized, thick profile allows for a soft, almost molten middle, surrounded by a deliciously golden-brown crust. The use of cold butter in the dough helps to keep the cookies thick and dense during baking, ensuring that indulgent, chewy texture Levain Bakery cookies are known for.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are ideal for any gathering where you want to impress with an American bakery classic. They're perfect for family events, holiday parties, or as a special treat to enjoy with a cold glass of milk. Whether it's a gift for a friend or a personal indulgence, these cookies are sure to delight.
Decoration Tips: While these cookies are fantastic on their own, you can make them even more special by adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking. This not only enhances the flavors but also adds a gourmet touch. For those who love variety, consider mixing in nuts or white chocolate chips along with the dark chocolate for added texture and flavor contrast.
Ingredients:
- 115 g cold butter, cubed
- 70 g granulated sugar
- 70 g brown sugar
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- 200 g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
- Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 240°C (464°F).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cookie Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well blended.
- Beat in the egg.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped dark chocolate.
- Chill:
- Form the dough into four large balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze the cookie dough balls for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake:
- Lower the oven temperature to 215°C (419°F).
- Bake the cookies for 17 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are still soft.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Giant Levain Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies, a chunky, chewy delight that brings a slice of New York right to your kitchen!
