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Ultimate Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies (Thick & Gooey)

Close-up of a levain bakery chocolate chip cookies cut in half, showing a thick, gooey interior and melted chocolate chunks.
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Make the famous, giant, thick, gooey, and chunky chocolate chip cookies from Levain Bakery right in your home kitchen. This recipe delivers the signature crispy edges and soft, melted center.

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
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups high-quality chocolate chunks (milk or semi-sweet)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 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.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate 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 chunks and walnuts, if using.
  7. Portion the dough into large balls, about 6 ounces each (this size is key for thickness). You should get about 8 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 soft and underbaked.
  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 center to set into a gooey texture.

Notes

  • Use large chocolate chunks or chopped chocolate bars instead of standard chips for the best melt and texture.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps the cookies maintain their height.
  • For the most authentic look, gently press the dough balls into a thick disc shape before placing them on the sheet.

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