Description
Experience the magic of warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies that capture the essence of nostalgia and indulgence. This Copycat Levain Bakery recipe is simple enough for beginners yet delivers bakery-quality results, making each bite a delightful treat. With a perfect balance of crispy edges and soft centers, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends—or satisfy your sweet cravings all on your own.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Drop generous mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each mound.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers appear slightly underbaked. Let cool on the tray before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie/50g
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg