Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies! These giant, thick cookies boast a soft, gooey center and are brimming with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a personal treat, these cookies elevate the classic chocolate chip experience to new heights. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll be able to whip up a batch whenever cravings strike. Dive into this recipe for an irresistible dessert that promises satisfaction with every bite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 9 large cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, 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 another bowl, whisk together cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter 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 into rough balls without flattening.
- Chill dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10–11 minutes until golden around edges but slightly underbaked in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for about 10–15 minutes before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg