Levain-Inspired Two-Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 0.75 cup dark brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cold eggs (Cold)
• 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste (The instructions refer to vanilla extract, but the ingredient list specifies vanilla bean paste.)
• 1 cup unsalted butter (Slightly softened)
• salt (A pinch)
• 1.25 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (Reserve some additional chips for topping, if desired, as directed.)
• 0.75 cup dark chocolate chips (Reserve some additional chips for topping, if desired, as directed.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch. Set the dry mixture aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream together the dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and slightly softened butter until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in the cold eggs one at a time.

5. 5

   Add the vanilla bean paste and beat for 3–4 minutes, until the batter turns pale and the sugar is well incorporated.

6. 6

   Add the pinch of salt and mix it into the batter.

7. 7

   Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

8. 8

   Stir in the semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips.

9. 9

   Scoop 3–4-tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave the dough balls slightly rough and stacked for a rustic texture.

10. 10

    Place 4 cookies on each pan, leaving 4 inches of space between them. Top the dough balls with extra chocolate chips.

11. 11

    Bake on the middle rack for 13–16 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

12. 12

    Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

13. 13

    Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely.

Notes

The source specifies approximately 8–10 large cookies. The amount of extra chocolate chips used for topping is not quantified. The instructions say vanilla extract, while the ingredient list specifies vanilla bean paste; the ingredient list has been followed.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cookies
• baked
• chocolate chip
• American
• vegetarian