Description
These legendary Levain Bakery-style Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies are thick, gooey, and loaded with melty chocolate and crunchy walnuts. With a crisp golden exterior and a soft, buttery center, these cookies are a dream come true for cookie lovers. Perfect with a glass of milk!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, cold
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the cold cubed butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a stand or hand mixer on medium speed. Beat until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the cold eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
Step 2: Shape the Cookies
- Divide the dough into 6-8 large dough balls (each about 5-6 ounces for bakery-style cookies). Do not flatten them! Keeping them tall helps with the thick, gooey texture.
Step 3: Bake the Cookies
- Place dough balls at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Using cold butter and cold eggs helps achieve a thick and chewy texture.
- You can substitute dark chocolate chips or a mix of milk and dark chocolate for variety.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American