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Classic Levain-Inspired Chocolate Chip Cookie

Recipe by Grace Fahey on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. These Levain-inspired chocolate chip cookies boast a crunchy, crispy exterior and a gooey, molten center. The blend of milk chocolate and semi‑sweet mini chips creates a rich, indulgent flavor, while a sprinkle of flaky salt on top adds a delightful contrast.

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Classic Levain-Inspired Chocolate Chip Cookie by Grace Fahey, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (350°F).

  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, and cubed cold butter; mix until just smooth, avoiding over‑creaming.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The butter and sugars look just smooth. Stop mixing before the mixture becomes fluffy.

  3. Add the egg yolks, whole egg, vanilla paste, and Mexican vanilla; stir until fully incorporated.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all‑purpose flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cornstarch.

  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing only until just barely combined.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: No large dry patches remain in the dough. Fold only until the flour disappears.

  6. Fold in both the milk chocolate chips and the semi‑sweet mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

  7. Shape the dough into 6‑ounce (≈170 g) balls, place them on a parchment‑lined tray, and freeze overnight (at least 8 hours).

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The dough balls are firm after freezing. Keep them frozen until baking.

  8. When ready to bake, place the frozen dough balls on a baking sheet and bake for 16–20 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The edges are golden brown. Let the centers finish setting on the tray.

  9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 20–30 minutes to finish setting before serving.

Tips while you cook

Freeze dough balls
Shape the dough into 6‑ounce balls and freeze them for at least 8 hours before baking.
Bake from frozen
Place the frozen dough balls directly on a baking sheet and bake for 16–20 minutes.
Rest before serving
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 20–30 minutes after removal from the oven.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Chocolate chip cookies, 10 ways

Nine creators posted their own. Most use butter, granulated sugar, egg, all-purpose flour and baking soda.

  1. Ben Chelin32 min14 ingr.Only this one uses vanilla bean paste and milk chocolate
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  3. Ayo Fury30 min12 ingr.Only this one uses almond butter, vanilla bean and dark chocolate 70
  4. Grace Fahey35 min14 ingr.Only this one uses mexican vanilla, milk chocolate chips and semi sweet mini chocolate chips
  5. Kyle Ciauri32 min8 ingr.Only this one uses regular sugar and pistachio cream kanafa mixture
  6. Tasty44 min14 ingr.Only this one uses bread flour and semisweet chocolate chips
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