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Ultimate Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies

Close-up of a halved levain bakery chocolate chip cookie showing gooey, melted chocolate and walnuts inside.
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Bake giant, thick chocolate chip cookies with a gooey center, mimicking the famous New York bakery style. This recipe includes walnuts for authenticity.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips/chunks and the chopped walnuts, if using.
  7. Scoop large portions of dough (about 6 ounces each, or 1/2 cup measure) onto the prepared baking sheets. You will only fit 4 cookies per sheet due to their size.
  8. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly underbaked and soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will continue to set as they cool.

Notes

  • For the thickest cookie, chill the dough balls for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chunks instead of chips for better melting and texture.
  • If you prefer a crispier edge, bake for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

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