Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Description:
These cookies are inspired by the iconic Levain Bakery—thick, soft in the middle, crisp at the edges, and loaded with chocolate chips. Perfectly indulgent and easy to make at home.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the cold cubed butter with granulated and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir just until combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and optional walnuts.
  7. Scoop large balls of dough (about ¼ cup each) and place spaced apart on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are just set.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies

Calories: ~300 kcal per cookie (approx.)

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