Prepare to indulge in Levain-Style Gourmet Cookie Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, a recipe that redefines the meaning of decadence. Each of these mammoth cookies, weighing in at a substantial 6oz, is a perfect blend of crispy edges and a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth center, filled with a luscious core of frozen cookie butter. The combination of semi-sweet chocolate chips, caramel chips, and toffee bits enveloped in rich, buttery dough ensures a multi-textured experience with every bite. Perfect for those moments when only the most indulgent treat will do.
Why You'll Love This:
These cookies offer an unparalleled depth of flavor, thanks to the unique addition of cookie butter and a generous mix of inclusions like chocolate and caramel chips. The process of starting with cold, cubed butter and a surprise center of frozen cookie butter ensures that each cookie is as delightfully thick and chewy as it is flavorful. Whether you're a cookie connoisseur or simply in search of an extraordinary baked good, this recipe promises to deliver satisfaction on all levels.
Perfect Occasion:
Ideal for special celebrations, as a show-stopping dessert at dinner parties, or as a luxurious treat to enjoy with family and friends. These cookies are also magnificent as a gourmet gift, sure to impress anyone lucky enough to receive them. Serve them as the centerpiece of a dessert table, or keep them all to yourself for those moments of pure indulgence.
Decoration Tips:
For an extra touch of elegance, consider drizzling the cooled cookies with melted chocolate or a thin icing glaze. A sprinkle of sea salt can enhance the flavors further, adding a sophisticated finish. Presenting these cookies on a chic serving platter, accompanied by a glass of milk or a cup of coffee, elevates the experience to new heights.
Ingredients:
- 195g All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Corn Starch
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- A pinch of Salt
- 113g Unsalted Butter, cold and cubed
- 80g Brown Sugar
- 40g Granulated Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 2 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste
- 1/4 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 cup Caramel Chips
- 2 tbsp Toffee Bits
- 2-4 tbsp Cookie Butter (Biscoff)
Method:
- Start by placing dollops (1/2 - 1 tbsp) of cookie butter on parchment paper and freeze until solid.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cold cubed butter with both sugars. Mix in a stand mixer for about 4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla paste, mixing until well incorporated.
- Sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then fold into the wet ingredients.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, caramel chips, and toffee bits.
- Weigh each portion of dough to 6oz. Embed a piece of the frozen cookie butter into the center of each dough portion.
- Shape the dough into a cylinder, then refrigerate for several hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the chilled dough on the baking sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes until golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for optimal texture.
Dive into the delight of these Levain-Style Gourmet Cookie Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, a baking masterpiece that combines texture, flavor, and luxury in every bite. Enjoy!
