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Ultimate Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

Close-up of a thick, gooey levain bakery chocolate chip cookie loaded with melted chocolate chunks.
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Make thick, giant bakery-style chocolate chip cookies at home that are crispy outside and gooey inside, loaded with chocolate chunks and walnuts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional, but recommended for authenticity)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This takes about 3 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips/chunks and walnuts using a spatula.
  7. Scoop the dough into very large balls, about 6 ounces each (roughly 1/2 cup of dough per cookie). You should get about 12 large cookies.
  8. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving plenty of space between them. Do not flatten the dough.
  9. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. The edges should look set and golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly underbaked and soft.
  10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. This allows the centers to set properly.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use high-quality chocolate chunks instead of standard chips.
  • If you are short on time and need quick dinner ideas, consider looking into meal planning services, though these cookies are worth the effort.
  • To achieve the signature thickness, do not chill the dough; use it right away.
  • If you prefer a slightly crispier edge, bake for an extra minute or two.

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