Levain-Style Two-Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thick, bakery-style Levain-Style Two-Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies loaded with gooey chocolate chips and a soft, rich center with perfectly crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 large cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs (cold)
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk or white chocolate chips
Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a large bowl, beat the cold, cubed butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until just combined. The mixture should remain slightly chunky—do not overmix.
Add Eggs:
Add the cold eggs one at a time, mixing gently until incorporated.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Dough:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined—do not overwork the dough.
Fold in Mix-Ins:
Gently fold in both types of chocolate chips and optional nuts or espresso powder.
Shape Cookies:
Divide dough into large portions (about 1/2 cup each) and form into tall, rough balls. Do not flatten.
Bake:
Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. Bake for 9–12 minutes until the tops are golden but the centers remain soft.
Cool Slightly:
Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Using cold butter helps create the signature thick texture.
Do not overbake—centers should look slightly underdone for gooey cookies.
Chill dough for 30 minutes if you want even thicker cookies.
Sprinkle with flaky salt after baking for a gourmet touch.
