levain-style dark chocolate peanut butter cookies

Modeled after the famous levain bakery in NYC, these extra large cookies are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. A twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, the dark chocolate makes these less sweet and pairs well with the peanut butter chips.

Ingredients:

• 2 sticks cold butter cut into small cubes

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup white sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup baking cocoa

• 2 1/2 cups flour

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/3 cup peanut butter chips

Instructions:

1. Peheat oven to 410°F.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together cold butter and both sugars until light and fluffy (about 4 minutes).

3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

4. Add cocoa powder, flours, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, and mix until combined.

5. Stir in peanut butter chips.

6. Chill dough for 10 minutes.

7. Separate dough into 8 large balls and place on 2 cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.

8. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown on the top.

9. Let cookies rest for at least 10 minutes to set before enjoying.