Do you know Levain Cookies? They are the famous New York cookies, now famous worldwide for their soft texture rich in chocolate and their giant shape, perfect for breakfast or a snack, somewhat resembling cookies with chocolate chips and nutella
It’s a very simple dough rich with butter and lots of chocolate chips, different from cookies with chocolate chips and rice flour and the famous cookie tart due to their xxl size and typical American softness that makes them unique
If you want a lighter cookie, I recommend soft cookies with chocolate and strawberries, but here’s why you’ll love these cookies: it’s hard to resist their texture, they are made in minutes with simple ingredients, and their creamy chocolate center always conquers everyone.
I recommend trying them, and I’m sure you’ll love them too. Let’s see together what we need and how to prepare the recipe for Levain cookies: the famous soft and thick New York cookies.
I’LL LEAVE YOU SOME RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE
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- LIGHT BIMBY COOKIES WITH OIL NO EGGS NO BUTTER NO FLOUR IDEAL IF YOU'RE ON A DIET THEY'RE SO GOOD EVERYONE EATS THEM
- SOFT MILK COOKIES FOR DUNKING THE PERFECT RECIPE
- COOKIES WITH ALMONDS, WALNUTS, AND HAZELNUTS
- CHOCOLATE CAKE WITHOUT BUTTER SOFT AND QUICK
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
PERFECT HOMEMADE LEVAIN COOKIES RECIPE, SOFT AND GIANT EASY AMERICAN SWEETS
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup butter
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- vanilla flavor (I use liquid)
- chocolate chips (plenty, at least 5 oz)
- 1 cup hazelnuts (and about 1/2 cup more for decoration)
Tools
HERE’S WHAT WE NEED TO MAKE THE COOKIES
- 1 Electric beater
- 2 Bowls
Steps
HOW TO MAKE LEVAIN COOKIES
DOUGH PREPARATION: In a bowl, combine the flour with baking powder and baking soda. Beat the butter with the sugars until creamy, add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla, and finally the dry ingredients.
COMPLETE THE DOUGH: Coarsely chop the hazelnuts with a knife and add them to the dough but not those for decoration, then add the chocolate chips. Mix well but not too much, or you risk overheating the dough. Form balls of 3 1/2 oz each, place them on a baking sheet well spaced apart, then let them rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour or 30 minutes in the freezer.
COOKIE BAKING: Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes, but always adjust according to your oven. Once baked, let them cool. READ THE TIPS BELOW FOR A SUCCESSFUL RECIPE
TIPS FOR PERFECT COOKIES
The butter should be soft but not melted
The chilling step in the fridge or freezer is crucial, do not skip it
Do not overbake them, or they won’t be soft and creamy
You can also use dark chocolate chunks
To make them even more delicious, use a mix of hazelnuts and walnuts
QUESTIONS THAT MIGHT HELP YOU
HOW LONG DO THEY KEEP?
LEVAIN COOKIES STAY SOFT FOR SEVERAL DAYS IF YOU SEAL THEM WELL IN A FOOD BAG OR BETTER IN A TIN BOX… IF YOU CAN KEEP THEM FROM ALL BEING EATEN!
CAN I USE ALL BROWN SUGAR
YES, CERTAINLY, THEY WILL JUST BE A LITTLE DARKER
WHAT TYPE OF VANILLA DID YOU USE?
I USED A LIQUID VANILLA FLAVOR, AT LEAST 1 TABLESPOON, BUT YOU CAN ALSO USE A VIAL; ONE IS ENOUGH BECAUSE IT’S STRONGER
