Description
Indulge in the rich, gooey goodness of Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies! These oversized treats redefine cookie perfection with a thick, soft center and a delightful crunch from walnuts. Perfect for gatherings or personal enjoyment, these cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up a batch that rivals the famous bakery’s version right in your own kitchen. Get ready to impress friends and family with these decadent delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) cake flour
- 1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups (364 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups (234 g) walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) 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 bowl, whisk together cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts gently.
- Divide dough into 9 equal portions (about 6 ounces each), shape into rough balls without flattening, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for 10–11 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers remain slightly underbaked.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
