Giant Levain Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Taste of New York

Recreate the magic of New York's famous Levain Bakery with these giant Levain Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies. Known for their size, these cookies are a heavenly blend of crispy edges and gooey centers, filled with dark chocolate chunks. Each cookie is a decadent treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in just one bite.

Why you'll love it: These cookies are not like your typical chocolate chip cookies. Their oversized, thick profile results in a soft, almost melted middle surrounded by a deliciously golden crust. Using cold butter in the dough helps keep the cookies thick and dense while baking, ensuring the indulgent, chewy texture Levain Bakery cookies are known for.

Perfect occasion: These cookies are ideal for any gathering where you want to impress with an American baking classic. They are perfect for family events, holiday parties or as a special treat to enjoy with a cold glass of milk. Whether a gift for a friend or a personal treat, these cookies are sure to delight.

Decorating Tips: While these cookies are fantastic on their own, you can make them even more special by adding a pinch of sea salt before baking. This not only enhances the flavors but also adds a gourmet touch. For those who like variety, consider mixing nuts or white chocolate chips with dark chocolate for added texture and flavor contrast.

Ingredients:

• 115 g cold butter cut into cubes
• 70 g caster sugar
• 70 g brown sugar
• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• A pinch of salt
• 200g dark chocolate, roughly chopped

1. Preparation:
   • Preheat your oven to 240°C (464°F).
   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cookie dough:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
   • Incorporate the egg.
   • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until everything is well combined.
   • Add the chopped dark chocolate.

3. Coldness:
   • Form the dough into four large balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
   • Freeze the cookie dough balls for at least 30 minutes.

4. Cook:
   • Reduce the oven temperature to 215°C (419°F).
   • Bake the cookies for 17 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still soft.

5. Cool:
   • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your Giant Levain Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies, a soft, chewy treat that brings a slice of New York right to your kitchen!