Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies: Crispy Outside with Soft Center | Cooking with Kurt

Learn how to make Levain Bakery style Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies! These thick and soft cookies are crispy on the outside and doughy, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert! Enjoy!
RECIPE: www.cookingwithkurt.com/recip...
New video every 1st and 15th of the month. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss it!
SUBSCRIBE ► kzbin.info...
Share pictures and follow us on -
Website: www.cookingwithkurt.com
Facebook: / cookingwithkurt
Instagram: / cooking_with_kurt
TikTok: / cookingwithkurt
Twitter: / cookingwkurt
Pinterest: / cookingwithkurt
Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/cookingwi...
Equipment: amzn.to/4aKpjOX
Measuring Set - amzn.to/48KpOXW
9-inch Whisk - amzn.to/3O4IaLc
KitchenAid Stand Mixer - amzn.to/422Hz2f
Jelly Roll Pan - amzn.to/3HpSvxj
Parchment Paper - amzn.to/3TUZ6re
Recipe makes 8 large cookies
Ingredients: amzn.to/4aKpjOX
1 cup (2 sticks) butter [227 g]
1 (packed) cup dark brown sugar [220 g] - amzn.to/3tUYfMI
1/2 cup granulated sugar [100 g] - amzn.to/48VsDFh
2 large eggs [100 g]
2 tsp vanilla extract [10 mL] - amzn.to/3HflEvn
1 1/2 cups cake flour [180 g] - amzn.to/3HhfAm3
1 1/2 cups AP flour [180 g] - amzn.to/47Az67u
1 tsp cornstarch [2.5 g] - amzn.to/3TUP2hX
3/4 tsp baking soda [3.8 g] - amzn.to/48Ql82w
3/4 tsp table salt [4.3 g] - amzn.to/3O5bvoS
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips [340 g] - amzn.to/3JwXIEJ
2 cups walnuts (roughly chopped) or 2 cups dark chocolate chips [240 g] - amzn.to/3Uxf0aY
*Disclaimer: Cooking with Kurt® is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@PaperCranesAndHaiku]

Can’t wait to try this recipe out! Happy 2023 Kurt&Donald!🎉🥂

[@cookingwithkurt]

Yay! Please let us know how they turn out! 😊

[@deviantshade]

Shared these cookies with loved ones. They can't stop munching. Chopped Reese's add another level of sweety goodness.

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - thanks for your comment! Glad you like our recipe video and that your cookies turned out well! Chopped Reese’s sounds delicious! Take care 😊❤️

[@allykatt1849]

Oh my! Those look yummy! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@cookingwithkurt]

Thank you! Please let us know how your cookies turn out if you make them ❤️

[@Wild1715]

Im heading to my kitchen and trying this right NOW! Thank you for the recipe

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - thanks for your comment! Glad you like our recipe video. Please let us know how your chocolate chip cookies turn out 😄❤️

[@ciciliaarie2800]

Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing❤

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hi Cicilia - thanks for your comment! Please let us know how they turn out 😄❤️

[@Anniebananie88lovesu]

Omg the unison with the trays I love it 😂❤️

[@cookingwithkurt]

😘❤️

[@daizsoria2927]

Happy 2023! I love cooking with kurt recipes because when i folllow it to the letter i get the desired outcome, unlike the other cooking vlogger recipes, tho i follow the recipe to the letter the outcome is not what im expecting. Thank you cooking with kurt

[@cookingwithkurt]

Happy New Year Daiz! We’re so happy to hear you like our recipe videos! Take care 😊

[@elizabethmorrissey621]

Y’all are too cute. Yes I will definitely make these. Thank you.

[@cookingwithkurt]

Thank you Elizabeth! Glad you like our recipe video! Please keep us posted on how your chocolate chip walnut cookies turn out 😊❤️

[@cynthiabantilan3262]

Rich walnut and chocolatey delicious ... perfect with my steaming matcha green tea!!! ❤😋❤

[@cookingwithkurt]

Thanks Mama! ❤️😊

[@nancyortiz2323]

Thank you for sharing Kurt and Donald ! This recipe was great and you are both amazing with providing step by step instructions. ❤❤

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hi Nancy - thanks for your comment! Glad your chocolate chip cookies turned out well! Take care 😄❤️

[@HallPS23]

​@@cookingwithkurtThank you! ❤ Could you create the recipe for the Levain Bakery Double Chocolate Chip Cookie?

[@mabelolpindo6896]

cant wait to try this recipe..thanks Kurt and Donald..Godbless

[@cookingwithkurt]

Yay! Please let us know how your cookies turn out 😊❤️

[@marisatl7207]

Happy New Year to both of you!! This is one yummy recipe to try later.

[@cookingwithkurt]

Happy New Year Marisa! Please let us know how they turn out 😄❤️

[@macroereal]

Yes the most awaited recipe.Happy New year to both of you.

[@cookingwithkurt]

Happy New Year! Please let us know how they turn out 😊

[@dessertcomes1st]

Ok wow, I think you guys live in NYC and for you to share this recipe video, I _know_ this one's gotta be close to the OG. Thank you Kurt!

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - thanks for your comment! Glad you like our recipe video! Please let us know how your Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies turn out ❤️

[@joannefaucher2582]

I congratulate you both for this beautiful recipe. I think you explain it very well. Even though I don't speak much English I understood all the explanations and instructions. Thank you very much for sharing this recipe which is now a classic of New York pastries.

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hi Joanne - thanks for your comment! Very kind of you to say. Glad you like our recipe video! Please keep us posted on how your cookies turn out. Take care! 😊

[@tonystarkkk1418]

Yehay I've always wanted to try this cookie definitely would try to bake this thank you and happy new year to the both of you guys 😍🥰🎉

[@cookingwithkurt]

Happy New Year! 🎆 Please let us know how your chocolate chip walnut cookies turn out 😄

[@tonystarkkk1418]

@@cookingwithkurt Hi sorry for the late reply, but I did it. I tried this recipe and it was divine 🤤❤️ Though I used cashews instead of walnuts (because I really dont like walnuts that much) and since I dont have cake flour on my pantry I just doubled my all purpose flour and it was still delicious 🥰 Thank you for this recipe definitely would bake this again ☺️ plus if only you have Instagram I would love to show you how it came out 😅

[@cookingwithkurt]

Glad your cookies turned out well! If you want, you can send pictures on Facebook or Instagram - the links are below: Facebook: facebook.com/CookingwithKurt Instagram: instagram.com/cooking_with_kurt

[@boaydawat9711]

thank you so much for sharing this recipe. my first time to make this recipe and it turned out as what I expected. it's soooo good. 🥰

[@cookingwithkurt]

Thanks for your comment! Glad your chocolate chip cookies turned out well! 😄❤️

[@connielat393]

Amazing po i will try this soon

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hi Connie - thanks for your comment! Please let us know how your cookies turn out 😊

[@sheiladelarosa5888]

This were super yummy, will try making an ube version of this

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hi Sheila - thanks for your comment! Glad your Chocolate Chip Cookies turned out well! Please keep us posted on how your ube version turns out 😊❤️

[@rhodoracuyos5031]

yum, gonna try ur ing later! Manigong Bagong Taon! (Happy New Year!)

[@cookingwithkurt]

Yay! Please let us know how they turn out! Happy New Year! 🎉

[@serenity7198]

Yay!! Thank you for sharing your vid. Been looking for the right recipe and ingredients for this. glad na matagal na ako nag subscribe dito!! ❤️❤️❤️ Godbless to both of you 😘❤️❤️❤️

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - thanks for your comment! Glad you like our recipe video. Please let us know how your Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies turn out. Take care ❤️

[@sofiagarchitorena1774]

I love your work. Kudos!❤

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hi Sofia - thanks for your comment! Glad you like our recipe videos. Please let us know how your chocolate chip cookies turn out 😄❤️

[@sofiagarchitorena1774]

Will do. God bless you both❤️

[@3msfamily228]

I must try that recipe🙂

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - thanks for your comment! Please let us know how your chocolate chip walnut cookies turn out! :)

[@mommymemories2497]

thank you for sharing :) can't wait to try them. by the way, are the walnuts "raw" or should we roast the walnuts before putting them in the dough? thanks :)

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - we did not roast the walnuts in this recipe. They were used as they came from the store, but we just roughly chopped them before adding to the dough. Hope this helps! 😊

[@jelaquino7406]

Thank you so much Kurt for sharing this recipe. Im still a newbie in baking but when i tried this a week ago i was sooo proud of myself 👩‍🍳My family love it ❤. I hope you can also share your version of red velvet cookies and macha cream cheese 😋😋

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hi Jel - thanks for your comment! Glad your chocolate chip cookies turned out well and everyone enjoyed it. Below are links to my red velvet cookies and matcha cookies. Hope this helps! Red Velvet Crinkles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpfFqKyOltp9aLc Matcha Crinkles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKnZqa2AiK6BhKs

[@jelaquino7406]

@@cookingwithkurt yehey!!!thank you Kurt 🥰♥️

[@trixquezon5849]

Hi Kurt!! I made these and my family loved it!! Although i used dark brown sugar my cookies are darker than yours in the picture, would i be alright to substitute light brown sugar instead of dark brown? Thank youuuu😊 been following your recipes coz theyre always such a hit!!! Ive made your choco, ube, red velvet, vanilla sponge, and these cookies!!

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - thanks for your comment! Glad your cookies turned out well and that everyone enjoyed them! Yes, you may make any changes you like, any adjustments you see fit to make the cookies more enjoyable for you 😊❤️

[@merliesubion9926]

Is the outcome still the same if I make it a little bit smaller in size. Thank you..Happy New Year💕

[@cookingwithkurt]

Happy New Year! 🎆 Smaller cookies will have a slightly shorter baking time. I’d suggest starting to check for doneness at the 8-minute mark, depending on how small you make them. Hope this helps! 😊

[@user-td2xs1bs6q]

Delicious! Would you have an oatmeal raisin version of this recipe?

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hi Maria - I'll add it to my list of recipes to research and make a video! :)

[@criselda84]

I have to try this looks so good, can I make them smaller like an ice cream scoop size? How long do I leave them in the oven?

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - we haven’t tried that personally but you may make any changes you like, any adjustments you see fit to make the cookies more enjoyable for you 😊

[@criselda84]

@@cookingwithkurt ok thank you

[@windawulandari6593]

Best video of levain cookie! May i know whch walnut are you using? Raw walnut or roasted walnut? Thanks!

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - thanks for your comment! We used walnuts raw as bought in the grocery store. Hope this helps! 😊

[@windawulandari6593]

@@cookingwithkurt Well noted. Thank you for replying to my question :)

[@ritainpink]

How long do I have to wait to cool, very soft but I want a bite so bad 😅

[@kojinagamatsu9452]

Hello there lovely couple!thanks for sharing your recipe! Can i ask for the flour mixture can i use mix of bread & all purpose flour coz i don’t have cake flour

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - thanks for your comment! If cake flour is not available, I’d suggest substituting with a combination of AP flour and cornstarch. For every 1 cup of cake flour needed, use 1 cup of AP flour, subtract tbsp, and replace with 2 tbsp of cornstarch. Cake flour has a lower protein content compared to AP flour, and this combination with cornstarch will imitate that. Bread flour has an even higher protein content than AP flour, so I wouldn’t suggest using it in this recipe. Hope this helps! 😊

[@kojinagamatsu9452]

Thanks for your quick reply i really appreciate that^_^ God bless & stay safe!!

[@greenXzone]

Thank you po for the recipe. Question po, pwede ko po ba gawin to as a base cookie, for example switch it to different flavors, like red velvet, matcha etc? Second question po, sa oven did you use up or below heat? Thanks po

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello. We use the regular oven function, the heat comes from below. Below are the links to our different cookie recipes. Red Velvet Cookies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpfFqKyOltp9aLc Matcha Cookies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKnZqa2AiK6BhKs Chocolate Cookies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp_TaYWDgZmqpMk Ube Cookies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJmznpmnhpafoq8

[@sunitachaudry390]

pls provide a substitute for "cornstarch" in this recipe pls? And thank you!

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - if cornstarch is not available, I'd suggest subbing with the same amount of AP flour. But you may make any changes you like, any adjustments you see fit to make the cookies more enjoyable for you.

[@sunitachaudry390]

@@cookingwithkurt thank u so much sir!

[@irishraymundo8185]

What if you don't have a stand mixer like that? Will it work with a regular hand mixer?

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - yes, an electric hand mixer or manually mixing by hand will also work. Hope this helps! 😊

[@irishraymundo8185]

@@cookingwithkurt Great, thank you!

[@dickrohn]

Is there a way to print the recipe without having to buy the app?

[@jaclynsumang8158]

No reason to go to Levain! I was just home (NYC) that's all I did...EAT!!!

[@cookingwithkurt]

Haha glad you enjoyed your time at home. Let us know how your cookies turn out ❤️

[@RaquelGarcia-so7ge]

Hi chefs! Would you be kind to formulate a bibingka recipe using rice fermented process with the end result of having a custard like texture.. Thanks a lot.

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - I'll add that to my list of recipes to research and make a video :)

[@RaquelGarcia-so7ge]

@@cookingwithkurt Looking forward to your yielding in to my request. MORE SUCCESS!!!

[@eyebebeyenspursian1653]

Do i need it to put in the fridge first before baking.?

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - we’d suggest following the recipe as is. But you may make any changes you like, any adjustments you see fit to make the cookies more enjoyable for you 😊

[@eyebebeyenspursian1653]

@@cookingwithkurt napaka sipag niyo po talaga mag response... 🥰❤️❣️Thankyousomuch...

[@KarlaaAlvarado]

What brand of cake flour do you use?

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hi Karla - here’s a link to the brand of cake flour we use: amzn.to/3mEzUqm Hope this helps! 😊

[@riogrego1359]

How long do i have to bake it if its 100 grams?

[@cookingwithkurt]

We haven’t tried that so we’re not sure. But you may make any changes you like, any adjustments you see fit to make your cookies more enjoyable for you 😊

[@pi1987]

I frozened the dought and now I don't know if I can bake them directly from the frozen with the same temperature and time in the oven😢 Thanks for your wonderful recipe ❤

[@cookingwithkurt]

I’d suggest baking an extra 1-2 minutes if the dough is frozen. Hope this helps! 😊

[@pi1987]

@@cookingwithkurt thanks for your answer! I will try this Sunday😄❤️

[@jaclynsumang8158]

Hi! Eggs at room temperature?

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - Yes. We recommend following the recipe as is, but you may make any changes you like, any adjustments you see fit to make the cookies more enjoyable for you 😊

[@mariateresavillaflor-vu8sl]

What is the total weight of the dough? Can I freeze them before baking?

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - we did not weigh the dough. The weight of each cookie will vary depending on how many cookies you form. Yes, you may make any changes you like, any adjustments you see fit to make them more enjoyable for you 😊

[@mariateresavillaflor-vu8sl]

I just made them, followed every step. Why is my dough so wet? Huhu 🙁

[@mojawa]

Should have made the intro to "Cookies with Kurt."

[@user-kj9yz9og6c]

Ok. I have tried three different recipes for chocolate chip cookies I am trying to find a great one. This is a great chocolate chip cookie recipe, thank you very much for sharing 👍👍🥰.

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hey Steve - thanks for your comment! Glad you like our recipe video and that your chocolate chip cookies turned out well! Take care 😄❤️

[@notremtampiloc]

How do I cook it through without changing the taste? I loved the recipe but not the gooey middle of my cookies.

[@cookingwithkurt]

You may make any changes you like, any adjustments you see fit to make your cookies more enjoyable for you 😊

[@lolam.9291]

You guys could sure use 4 cookies a piece 😝🤣

[@patriciaannisla1524]

Nagtatagalog ka pala be hahaha

[@cookingwithkurt]

Kaunti lang 😊

[@clarissasequeira3781]

What would be a good substitute for cake flour

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hi Clarissa - if cake flour is not available, you can substitute with all purpose flour and cornstarch: for every 1 cup of cake flour needed, add 1 cup of AP flour, subtract 2 tbsp, then add 2 tbsp of cornstarch, and sift this together. This will act similar to cake flour. Cake flour has a lower protein content compared to AP flour. And substituting with AP flour + cornstarch combo imitates that. Hope this helps! :)

[@Detstyle827]

Making them as I type, 5 more minutes in the oven and we will see 😅

[@cookingwithkurt]

Hello - thanks for your comment! Hope they turned out well.

[@adolfosinchongco6725]

In grams

[@cookingwithkurt]

Metric measurements are provided in the description section below the video.

[@AzamKhan-od3lb]

Recap sent piz

[@PeirsolFan2]

Levain cookies are basically just an excuse to eat cookie dough.

[@Muncho_information]

Oops 😬 I clicked the wrong channel