Description

Indulge in the delightful world of homemade cookies with these Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies. These oversized treats boast a thick, chewy texture and a gooey center brimming with rich chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself—this recipe elevates the classic chocolate chip cookie to extraordinary heights. With easy-to-follow steps and accessible ingredients, you’ll be savoring these decadent cookies in no time!

Ingredients

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1 cup (2 sticks / 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

Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
In a stand mixer, cream together cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, combine cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts gently.
Divide dough into 9 equal portions (about 6 ounces each) and shape into rough balls.
Refrigerate dough balls for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare multiple baking sheets with parchment paper.
Bake chilled dough balls for 10-11 minutes until edges are golden; centers should remain slightly underbaked.
Cool on baking sheets for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (170g)
Calories: 454
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 269mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 53g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 62mg

Keywords: Chilling the dough is essential for maintaining cookie shape during baking. Experiment with different types of nuts or chocolate chips based on your preferences.