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Levain Chocolate Walnut Cookie: 6 Giant Gooey Perfection Layers

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Thick bakery-style chocolate walnut cookies with crisp edges and a soft, gooey center.

Ingredients

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1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 large cold eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 410°F and line baking sheet.

  • Cream cold butter with sugars until combined.

  • Add eggs one at a time.

  • Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt separately.

  • Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.

  • Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.

  • Form large dough mounds and place on baking sheet.

  • Bake 9 to 12 minutes until golden outside and soft inside.

  • Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake for best gooey center. Form tall dough mounds for signature thickness.