Levain Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
Thick, bakery-style chocolate chip walnut cookies with a dense, fudgy texture and a perfect balance of melty chocolate and crunchy walnuts. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 8 ounces (225g) semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 cup (120g) chopped toasted walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat cold unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy but still cold, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in pure vanilla extract. The dough will look a bit rough.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and coarse sea salt. Slowly add this to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold in semisweet chocolate chips and chopped toasted walnuts.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1-2 hours.
- Using a 1/4 cup cookie scoop or spoon, drop mounds of dough spaced well apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes until edges turn golden but centers remain soft and slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use cold butter cubed to keep dough dense and prevent spreading. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best texture. Avoid overmixing flour to keep cookies tender. Cookies should look slightly underbaked in the center for a gooey texture. If dough is too soft, chill again before baking. Use a kitchen scale for consistent sizing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (1/4 cup do
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 0.3
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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