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Freshly baked Levain cookies resembling Levain Bakery's iconic style

Levain Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Enjoy bakery-level texture with these oversized cookies that feature a crispy shell and a soft, pillowy interior filled with chocolate.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cool (not melted)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar plus 1 tablespoon Use light brown sugar for a subtle molasses flavor.
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar Reduce by 1 tablespoon if only using granulated sugar.
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream the cool butter with the brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla. Mix until the batter is smooth and glossy.
  5. On low speed, add the dry ingredients gradually. Mix just until there are no visible streaks of flour. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips by hand so they distribute evenly.
  7. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
Baking
  1. Using a 6-ounce scoop, form large cookie balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room to spread.
  2. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the edges are set and lightly golden, while the centers remain soft and slightly underdone.
  3. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to stop further baking. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

Serve warm with a glass of cold milk or sandwich with ice cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. To keep them soft, add a slice of bread in the container.

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