Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies That Stay Soft
Levain Chocolate Walnut Cookies are giant bakery-style cookies packed with gooey chocolate chunks, crunchy walnuts, and a thick, tender crumb that stays soft in the center and crisp on the outside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 large cookies 1x
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chunks
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Beat cold butter with sugars until creamy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually mix dry ingredients into butter mixture until combined.
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Fold in chocolate chunks and walnuts.
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Portion dough into 8–10 large balls (about 6 oz each). Keep tall.
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Bake 9–11 minutes until golden on edges but soft in center.
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Cool 10 minutes before transferring
Notes
Cookies can be frozen before or after baking. Use cold butter and high heat for best results.