Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Enjoy the ultimate Levain Bakery chocolate chip cookies with a thick, gooey center and crispy edges. This bakery-style recipe is loaded with rich chocolate and walnuts for the perfect chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 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 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, cold
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until just combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts without overmixing.
- Divide dough into large 6-ounce balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, until golden brown on the edges but soft in the center.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use cold butter for a thick, bakery-style texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain a tender crumb.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before eating for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg