Description
Massive Levain-Style PB Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver pure comfort with a thick, gooey center packed with rich peanut butter and chocolate chips. Bakery-inspired magic meets homemade goodness, promising pure indulgence you can savor with each extraordinary bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 14 tablespoons (197.75g) unsalted butter, cold & cubed
- 1 whole egg, cold
- 1 egg yolk, cold
- 10 oz. + ⅓ cup Reeses peanut butter baking chips
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (76.6g) cake flour
- ¾ cup (88.5g) dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon (4g) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (2g) baking soda
Sweeteners and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (220g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (6g) kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by heating the oven to 375°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a harmonious dry ingredient blend by whisking flour varieties, cocoa powder, leavening agents, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, setting the foundation for rich flavor complexity.
- Transform cold butter and sugar combinations using a stand mixer, beating until the mixture becomes airy and light, developing a creamy texture that promises decadent cookies.
- Integrate eggs into the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring complete incorporation by scraping mixer sides and blending thoroughly to create a smooth, cohesive base.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed to prevent overmixing and maintain the cookies’ delicate structure.
- Gently fold peanut butter chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly to ensure maximum flavor in every delightful bite.
- Craft oversized cookie portions by portioning dough into substantial 5.75 oz balls, positioning four cookies per baking sheet to allow proper spreading and golden browning during baking.
- Remove cookies from the oven after 11 minutes, allowing them to rest and set for 10 minutes, creating the perfect balance between crisp edges and soft, gooey centers.
- For future enjoyment, briefly warm cookies in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to revive their fresh-baked texture and warm, comforting appeal.
Notes
- Chill dough thoroughly before baking to prevent excessive spreading and enhance flavor development.
- Use room temperature eggs for better cookie consistency and more even mixing.
- Select high-quality unsalted butter with at least 85% butterfat for richer, more robust taste and optimal texture.
- Experiment with different nut butter chips like almond or cashew for unique flavor variations while maintaining similar texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg