Levain Double Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Amanda Powell | A Cookie Named Desire

Giant, soft double chocolate cookies make the perfect treat for any occasion. Crisp on the outside, and irresistibly soft and gooey on the inside. They are everything.

These cookies were inspired by Levain Bakery who are famous for their amazing giant cookies.

I’ve been dreaming of going to visit them for years, and when I took my daughter to New York City I finally had that chance.

Levain Double Chocolate Cookies Photo

We tried one of each of their cookies and they were all amazing. The double chocolate chip cookies were definitely my favorite.

I really recommend adding in chocolate chunks or even chopped chocolate instead of chocolate chips in these double chocolate cookies.

Levain Double Chocolate Cookies Picture

This way you get pools of melty chocolate all throughout the inside.

For me, walnuts are necessary to add more flavor and texture, but I know not everyone likes it, so feel free to skip.

What I love most about these double chocolate cookies is that there is no chilling time necessary.

Levain Double Chocolate Cookies Image

You go right from mixing to baking which is just perfect when you don’t want to wait too long.

Waiting for the cookies to cool is bad enough. You can chill or even freeze the cookie dough if you want.

Just remember to add a few more minutes to your baking time.

Levain Double Chocolate Cookies Pic

The baking time is also something you need to be careful of, especially considering the size of the cookies.

Levain Bakery says the inside should still be slightly under-baked and a little gooey. So, you don’t want it to be fully baked through.

File 1 - Levain Double Chocolate Cookies

Instead, you bake it as much as you can, then let it sit on the hot baking sheet for a few minutes so the bottom can set enough for you to transfer it.

In the end you get a nice and gooey interior and a crisp exterior.

File 2 - Levain Double Chocolate Cookies

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Levain Double Chocolate Cookies Recipe

    10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper or baking mats.
  2. Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy - about 2 - 3 minutes.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla and beat for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add in the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until the flour is mixed in.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips, and walnuts, if using.
  6. Divide the dough into 10 portions loosely in tall mounds. Place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12 - 15 minutes. Remove, then allow to sit on the baking sheet for another 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Best the same day, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Recipe Yields: 10 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cookie
Servings Per Recipe 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 278
Calories 620

% Daily Value*
53%
Total Fat 35g
84%
  Saturated Fat 17g
17%
Sodium 410mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 74g
4%
  Dietary Fiber 3g
  Sugars 49g
14%
Protein 7g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
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