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A close-up of warm, freshly baked levain chocolate walnut cookies arranged on a rustic wooden board. The cookies are golden-brown with cracked tops revealing gooey chocolate chunks and crunchy walnut pieces. The surface is slightly glossy from melted chocolate, with some walnuts peeking out. The background showcases a blurred cozy kitchen setting with hints of powdered sugar dusted on the cookies for presentation.

Decadent Levain Chocolate Walnut Cookies with Rich Flavor and Crispy Edges

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A chewy, crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside chocolate walnut cookie inspired by levain bakery style, perfect for sharing or indulging alone.

  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, beating well.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chunks and walnuts.
  7. Portion dough into 12 equal balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden and centers look soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra gooeyness, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • You can substitute walnuts with pecans or add dried fruit for variation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 38g)
  • Calories: 190 Kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg