Levain Chocolate Chip Cookies

• total time: 1 hour 6 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Cream the Butters and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold cubed butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until creamy and well combined.

Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy these delicious cookies warm or at room temperature!

Nutritional Information:

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Baking Time: 10-12 minutes | Total Time: 25-27 minutes

Kcal: Approximately 150 kcal per cookie | 🍽️ Servings: About 24 cookies