Levain Bakery Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies 樂
These decadent cookies are rich with chocolate and filled with melty peanut butter chips, inspired by the iconic Levain Bakery cookies. Soft, thick, and gooey on the inside, theyre the ultimate treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers!
Yield: 8 large cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Total Time: 28-30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 杻
1 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs 讀
cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 cup cake flour
1 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cornstarch
teaspoon baking soda 籠
teaspoon salt 蓼
3 cups peanut butter chips 樂
Instructions:
1 Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 410F 210C. Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
2 Cream Butter & Sugar: In a stand mixer, cream together the cold butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated.
3 Add Dry Ingredients: Add the cocoa powder, cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined to avoid overmixing. Stir in the peanut butter chips by hand.
4 Shape Cookies: For each cookie, scoop out approximately 6 oz of dough. Form loose, rough dough balls without compacting them. This helps create the thick, soft texture.
5 Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place four cookies on each baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
6 Bake: Bake one sheet at a time on the middle rack for 8-10 minutes, or until the surface looks set but the center remains slightly underbaked.
7 Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 20-30 minutes before moving them. This will help them firm up while keeping the gooey center intact.
Tips:
Test Bake: Try baking a single cookie first to determine the best bake time for your oven.
Cooling Time: The cookies continue to set as they cool, which is key to achieving the ideal gooey texture.
Alternative Brands: Reeses peanut butter chips work well, but Aldis brand is also a great option.
Enjoy these ultra-chocolaty, peanut butter-packed delights!