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Perfect Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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This recipe recreates the iconic Levain Bakery chocolate chip cookies with their thick, gooey texture and indulgent flavor. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser and customizable to your taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, cold
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups high-quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or chunks
  • Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or dried fruit like cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Slice cold butter into small cubes. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Cream together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add cold eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  5. Using a spatula, fold in the chocolate chips or chunks until evenly distributed.
  6. Use an ice cream scoop to form large dough mounds and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie.
  7. Chill the baking sheet with the dough mounds in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the center still looks slightly underbaked.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm or store for later.

Notes

[‘Chilling the dough is essential for achieving the signature thick and gooey texture.’, ‘Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.’, ‘Cold butter and eggs are crucial for the unique texture of these cookies.’, ‘Keep a close eye on the cookies during the last couple of minutes of baking to avoid overbaking.’, ‘Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking for an extra flavor boost.’]

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Keywords: Levain Bakery, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gooey Cookies, Bakery Style Cookies, Dessert Recipe, Chocolate Chip Recipe

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