Levain Cookie Recipe
This Levain Cookie Recipe is a copycat version of the famous Levain Bakery's signature cookie: chocolate chip walnut! These ultra-thick cookies are crispy on the outside and ooey-gooey in the middle.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate chip, chopped walnuts, gooey
Servings: 8 gigantic cookies
Calories: 737kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs cold
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts roughly chopped (the size of the chocolate chips)
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Line 2 large baking sheets with silicone baking mats. Set aside.
Use a stand mixer to beat the butter and brown sugar together until smooth, about 3 minutes.
Scrape down sides, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
Add in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Mix until just combined, then mix in walnuts and chips.
Pack 1/2 cup measuring cup with dough to make 8 scoops - dough is sticky, that’s ok!
Roll into balls, then place onto the prepared baking sheets (4 on each sheet).
Chill for 60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Working with one pan at a time, bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes*.
Remove from oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before serving.
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*15 minutes for crunchy outside and cookie-dough like center. 20 minutes for a more cooked center, do NOT bake longer than 20 minutes or the outside will burn.
If you're looking for a more cooked cookie (aka less cookie dough like center), check out my fluffy chocolate chip cookies instead.
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 737kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 5mg