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Levain-Style Two-Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies

Levain-Style Two-Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies: Bake Bliss at Home

Levain-Style Two-Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick, gooey treats combining semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 10 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted cold butter Keeps the cookies rich and helps maintain their thick structure
  • ¾ cup brown sugar Adds moisture and depth of flavor
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Balances sweetness
  • 2 large eggs Cold, acts as a binder
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour Provides structure
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch Softens the texture
  • ¾ tsp baking powder Ensures fluffiness
  • ¾ tsp baking soda Aids in browning
  • ¾ tsp salt Enhances flavor
For the Chocolate
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Ultimate chocolate flavor
  • 1 cup milk or white chocolate chips Adds extra sweetness
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Brings crunch and richness
  • ¼ tsp espresso powder Intensifies chocolate flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by creaming 1 cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter with ¾ cup of brown sugar and ½ cup of granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Incorporate 2 cold large eggs into the creamed mixture, adding them one at a time.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, ¾ teaspoon of baking powder, ¾ teaspoon of baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon of salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup each of semi-sweet and milk or white chocolate chips.
  6. Divide the dough into 8-10 large balls, keeping them tall and rugged.
  7. For enhanced flavor, refrigerate the cookie dough balls for 30-60 minutes.
  8. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
  9. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 3-4 dough balls onto it.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes.
  11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure to use cold ingredients for the best texture. Don't flatten the dough balls for the perfect gooey center.

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