Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with these Levain Bakery-inspired cookies, featuring a rich, gooey center and crispy edges. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying solo after a long day, these cookies deliver an unforgettable chocolate experience right from your kitchen. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, you’ll be savoring each warm morsel in no time.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the room-temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers still soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg