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Levain Caramel Coconut Cookies

Levain Caramel Coconut Cookies with the Ultimate Gooey Center

Levain Caramel Coconut Cookies are a quick, delicious treat featuring a gooey center with tropical coconut and rich chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 8 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 227 g cold, cubed butter unsalted is best for control
  • 200 g light brown sugar consider dark brown for more robust flavor
  • 100 g granulated sugar sweetens the dough and aids browning
  • 2 large eggs bind ingredients together
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract high-quality is recommended
  • 188 g all-purpose flour provides structure
  • 179 g cake flour introduces a tender crumb
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch softens texture
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
For the Mix-ins
  • 340 g semisweet chocolate chips rich chocolate flavor
  • 160 g shredded, sweetened coconut unsweetened for a less sugary option
  • 100 g caramel bits or soft caramels, halved provide gooey pockets of sweetness

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Levain Caramel Coconut Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream the cold, cubed butter with light brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
  3. Add large eggs and pure vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in semisweet chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and halved caramel bits until evenly mixed.
  6. Scoop dough into 8 equal balls, spacing them 4 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-14 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft and puffy.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use cold butter for crispy edges; avoid overmixing the dough. Check for golden edges with slightly underbaked centers for perfect texture.

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