Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Recreate the iconic Levain Bakery chocolate chip cookies with this easy recipe! These ultra-thick cookies are crispy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside, and loaded with melty chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. A must-try for cookie lovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 large cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold & cubed
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Divide dough into large balls (about 4 oz each) and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, until the edges are golden but the center remains gooey.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use cold butter for a thick, bakery-style texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft.
- Chill the dough for extra thickness and chewiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg