Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies, a homemade version of the iconic treat that’s sure to impress. These oversized cookies feature a thick, gooey center brimming with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts, all encased in a lightly crispy exterior. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or simply enjoying as a sweet snack at home, this recipe elevates the classic cookie experience to new heights. With straightforward steps and easily accessible ingredients, baking these decadent cookies is both fun and rewarding. Get ready to savor every bite!
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, 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 (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, beat cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts evenly throughout the dough.
- Divide dough into nine portions (about six ounces each) and shape them into rough balls without flattening.
- Chill dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes until golden brown on the edges but slightly underbaked in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (170g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg