Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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Indulge in the ultimate Levain Bakery-style chocolate chip cookies! These thick, soft, and gooey cookies are loaded with melty chocolate chips and have a crispy golden-brown exterior. Perfect for any cookie lover, this recipe brings the famous New York bakery experience straight to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 large cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Β½ cup cake flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Β½ tsp baking soda
- Β½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold & cubed
- ΒΎ cup brown sugar
- Β½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, cold
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 cup walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
- Divide the dough into large, 4-6 oz balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes until golden brown on the edges but still soft in the center.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Using cold butter helps achieve the thick, bakery-style texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies soft.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or omit them for a nut-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg