Do You Love Levain Bakery Cookies? Try This Recipe At Home.

The first time I tried Levain Bakery cookies, I was in awe. The shear size of them made my jaw drop. Biting into it, I was in chocolate chip cookie heaven. Being from Boston, it was a rare treat and the first destination whenever I visited New York City. Flash forward to spring 2020. Bored at home. I decided I must create a similar version I could make myself. Drawing inspiration from other like-minded home bakers, I baked and baked. Dropping them off at friends' doorsteps, some say I saved them from going completely insane.

Now, I want to give you a fool-proof recipe that everyone will love so you too can brighten someone's day. Who doesn't love a thick, gooey and oh so satisfying chocolate chip cookie?

Levain Bakery Inspired Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Prep Time:1 hr
• Cook Time:12 mins
• Total Time:1 hr 12 mins
• Servings:12
• Easy

Ingredients

• 2 EGGS room temp*
• 1 CUP BUTTER room temp cut into cubes*
• 1 CUP BROWN SUGAR
• 1/2 CUP SUGAR
• 1 1/2 CUPS CAKE FLOUR*
• 1 1/2 CUPS AP FLOUR
• 1 TSP CORNSTARCH
• 3/4 TSP BAKING SODA
• 3/4 TSP SALT
• 2 CUPS CHOCOLATE CHIPS
• optional WALNUTS

• Step 1

  Gather ingredients together. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat oven to 410°F.

  

• Step 2

  Whisk the dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl.

  

• Step 3

  In a separate larger bowl using a handheld mixer, stand mixer with paddle attachment or wooden spoon, beat the butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.

  

• Step 4

  Stir dry ingredients into wet until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Try not to overmix!

  

• Step 5

  Refrigerate for 1 hour (or freeze for 30).

  

• Step 6

  Scoop into about 2-3 TBS balls. Bake for 9-12 minutes.

  

• Step 7

  Let sit for at least 10 minutes before stuffing your face. ENJOY!

  

NOTES

*Make sure to use room temperature eggs. To save time, you can place the eggs in a container and cover with warm water. Let sit for a few minutes.