Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies Inspired by Levain Bakery
Thick, gooey Levain Chocolate Walnut Cookies packed with dark chocolate chunks and toasted walnuts. Inspired by the famous New York bakery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 large cookies 1x
Ingredients
225g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
150g brown sugar
100g white sugar
2 large eggs
350g all-purpose flour
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
300g dark chocolate chunks
200g walnuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
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Cream cold butter with brown and white sugar until just combined.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until a thick dough forms.
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Fold in chocolate chunks and walnuts.
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Divide dough into 8 large mounds. Chill for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
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Bake cookies for 11–13 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
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Cool on tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Toast walnuts for deeper flavor. Cookies are best enjoyed warm. Dough freezes well for later use.