Easy Levain Chocolate Walnut Cookies With Melty Chocolate Chunks
These bakery-style Levain Chocolate Walnut Cookies are thick, gooey, and loaded with dark chocolate chunks and toasted walnuts. A rich treat with crisp edges and a soft center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 large cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
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¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs (cold)
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2¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp kosher salt
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2 cups bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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1½ cups walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Beat cold butter with both sugars until just combined and crumbly.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until combined.
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Fold in chocolate and walnuts.
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Divide dough into 6 oz balls and place on prepared sheets.
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Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
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Cool on sheet for 10 minutes before transferring.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 1–2 hours before baking. Use pecans or hazelnuts for variation. Freeze shaped dough for future baking.