𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬

🍪 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬

⏳ Prep Time: 15 mins | Chill Time: 30 mins (optional but recommended) | Bake Time: 12-14 mins

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 cup (226g) cold unsalted butter, cubed

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (220g) light brown sugar, packed

• 2 large eggs, cold

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts (optional, but adds great texture!)

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugars:

• In a stand mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy (about 3-4 mins).

2️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients:

• Mix in eggs (one at a time) and vanilla extract until fully combined.

3️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined (don’t overmix!).

4️⃣ Fold in Chocolate & Nuts:

• Gently fold in chocolate chips and walnuts (if using) with a spatula.

5️⃣ Chill (Optional but Recommended):

• For best results, chill the dough for 30 mins (or up to 48 hours for deeper flavor).

6️⃣ Bake to Perfection:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

• Scoop 6 oz (170g) portions of dough (about the size of a tennis ball!) onto the sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart.

• Bake for 12-14 mins, until edges are golden but centers are still soft.

• Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.

🌟 Why These Cookies Are Legendary:

✅ Thick & bakery-style—just like Levain’s famous cookies!
✅ Crispy edges, gooey centers—thanks to the cold butter and high sugar content.
✅ Loaded with chocolate—because more is always better.

💡 Pro Tips:

• Want extra height? Roll dough balls taller than they are wide before baking.

• No mixer? Use a wooden spoon—just cream the butter and sugar really well!

• Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days (or freeze unbaked dough for later).

Serving Suggestion: Enjoy warm with a glass of cold milk or crumbled over vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat! 🥛🍦

Fun Fact: Levain Bakery’s cookies are 6 oz each—so don’t be shy with your dough scoops! 😉