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Levain Caramel Coconut Cookies

Gooey Levain Caramel Coconut Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Levain Caramel Coconut Cookies are a must-try with their thick texture and delightful flavors, perfect for spontaneous baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 227 g Cold, Cubed Butter Use cold for optimal texture, giving the cookies a crispy edge.
  • 200 g Light Brown Sugar Adds moisture and depth of flavor.
  • 100 g Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough perfectly.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding ingredients together and providing rise.
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances the overall flavor of the cookies.
Flour Mixture
  • 188 g All-Purpose Flour Provides structure.
  • 179 g Cake Flour Contributes tenderness.
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Lightens the flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda A key leavening agent for rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness.
Chocolate and Mix-ins
  • 340 g Semisweet Chocolate Chips Adds rich chocolate flavor.
  • 160 g Shredded Sweetened Coconut Introduces chewiness and tropical flavor.
  • 100 g Caramel Bits or Soft Caramels, halved Melts into gooey pockets.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream cold butter with light brown and granulated sugars for about 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips, coconut, and caramel bits using a spatula.
  7. Portion out about 170g of dough for each cookie and place them on the baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for best results. Avoid overmixing when adding dry ingredients for chewy cookies.

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