Trying the Viral Levain Cookies in NYC

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1/2 cup Protein Powder (unflavored or vanilla)
• 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into cubes)
• 1/3 cup Coconut Sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 large Egg (room temperature)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure)
• 1/2 cup Chocolate Chunks (semi‑sweet, roughly chopped)
• 1/4 cup Caramel Bits (soft caramel pieces or chopped soft caramel candy)
• 1/4 cup Shredded Coconut (unsweetened)
• 1/3 cup Chocolate Chips (semi‑sweet)
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda (for lift)
• 1/4 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the dough.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT3M

3. Cream Butter and Sugar

   Using a hand mixer on medium speed, cream the softened butter with coconut sugar for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.

   Time: PT2M

4. Add Egg and Vanilla

   Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter‑sugar mixture and beat for another 30 seconds until just combined.

   Time: PT30S

5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients

   Gradually add the dry‑ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears.

   Time: PT2M

6. Fold in Mix‑Ins

   Using a spatula, fold in the chocolate chunks, caramel bits, shredded coconut, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

7. Portion Dough

   Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop rounded tablespoons (about 1.5 inches) of dough onto the sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.

   Time: PT3M

8. Bake Cookies

   Bake for 10‑12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Cool

   Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling completely.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

2 g