Copycat Levain Bakery Cookies
Indulge in these thick, chewy cookies inspired by the famous Levain Bakery, featuring a buttery flavor and rich pools of melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 large cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Scoop large balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use softened butter, and consider adding a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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