These Pecan and Milk Chocolate Cookies are a delightful treat that brings the famous Levain Bakery style into your kitchen. These cookies are chunky and loaded with crunchy pecans and rich milk chocolate chunks, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors. They’re especially tempting due to their generous size and gooey interior, making them a perfect indulgence for cookie lovers.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Generously Sized: Each cookie is a substantial treat, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
- Rich Flavor: The combination of pecans and milk chocolate creates a deliciously indulgent taste.
- Perfect Texture: Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside.
Perfect Occasion: Great for a comforting snack, a delightful dessert for gatherings, or as a special treat for family and friends. They’re also ideal for weekend baking projects or as a luxurious gift.
Decoration Tips:
- Drizzle with Melted Chocolate: For an extra touch of chocolate.
- Serve with a Glass of Milk: A classic pairing for these rich cookies.
- Garnish with Sea Salt: A sprinkle on top before baking enhances the flavors.
Ingredients:
- 290g flour
- 30g cornstarch (Maïzena)
- 2g baking soda
- 125g demi-salted butter
- 100g vergeoise sugar
- 115g white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 1 egg and 1 egg yolk
- 350g milk chocolate, chopped
- 140g pecan nuts
Instructions:
- Toast pecans in the oven at 165°C for 13 minutes.
- Sift together flour, cornstarch, and baking soda in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with sugars and vanilla extract. Add the whole egg and yolk, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, ensuring the dough is well-blended.
- Stir in the chopped milk chocolate and crushed pecans.
- Form 130g balls of cookie dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for about 1.5 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 185°C with fan heat. Bake the cookies for 12 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before enjoying these delicious treats.
Indulge in these Pecan and Milk Chocolate Cookies, a Levain Bakery inspired creation that’s sure to delight any cookie enthusiast!
