Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of making Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies right at home. These giant cookies boast a thick, gooey center surrounded by slightly crisp edges, creating a perfect balance of textures. Loaded with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts, each bite is a heavenly treat. Whether shared at gatherings or enjoyed solo with a glass of milk, these cookies are sure to impress everyone. Easy to prepare, this recipe allows bakers of all skill levels to create irresistible bakery-style cookies that elevate any dessert experience.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar (packed)
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
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 (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 the cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts until evenly distributed.
Divide the dough into nine equal portions and shape into rough balls without flattening them.
Chill the cookie dough balls for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Bake for 10-11 minutes until golden brown around the edges but slightly underbaked in the center.
Let cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 510
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For an extra indulgent treat, you can add more chocolate chips or use different types of nuts like pecans. Ensure to chill the dough as this helps maintain its structure during baking.