Description
Indulge in the bliss of homemade Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies! These giant, gooey cookies feature crispy edges and a soft, chewy center, filled to the brim with rich chocolate chunks. Perfect for sharing or savoring alone, this recipe brings the magic of bakery-fresh cookies right to your kitchen. Get ready to impress friends and family with these irresistible treats that are sure to bring smiles and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Using a large cookie scoop, drop generous amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (60g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chill dough for at least one hour for thicker cookies. Experiment with different types of chocolate chips or sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for added flavor.