Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking your very own Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies. These extra-large, thick cookies are a true treat, featuring a luscious gooey center surrounded by perfectly crisp edges. Each bite is packed with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts, creating an irresistible combination that satisfies any sweet tooth. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply snacking at home, this recipe makes creating gourmet cookies easy and enjoyable. With straightforward steps and minimal fuss, you can impress family and friends with these bakery-style delights right from your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups walnuts (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts evenly throughout the dough.
- Divide the dough into nine equal portions (about 6 ounces each) and shape them into rough balls without flattening.
- Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes or until golden around the edges but slightly underbaked in the center.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg