The Absolute BEST Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies (With VIDEO) - Munchies By Mallory (2024)

What is Levain Bakery?

Levain Bakery is a beloved New York City institution that’s renowned for its delectable, oversized cookies and artisanal breads. When you step into Levain Bakery, you’ll be greeted by the enticing aroma of freshly baked goods and a welcoming, friendly staff. The bakery’s interior is cozy and rustic, with brick walls, wooden floors, and shelves stocked with artisanal breads and pastries. But it’s the cookies that steal the show. These giant, thick, and hearty treats are the size of a small plate and weigh in at a hefty six ounces each. They’re made with only the finest ingredients, like high-quality chocolate, creamy butter, and fresh nuts, and baked to perfection so that the outside is crisp while the inside remains soft and chewy.

Want makes this recipe special?

All three of these components have been confirmed by Levain Bakery!

Instructions

1. Cube the butter – Start by removing cold, unsalted butter from the fridge and immediately cubing it into 1/2-inch pieces. It’s crucial to use cold butter for this recipe, so don’t let it sit out on the counter.

2. Beat with sugar – Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat the butter cubes with brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light, smooth, and fluffy. Due to the coldness of the butter, it’s not recommended to mix this by hand.

3. Add the eggs – Add one egg to the butter-sugar mixture and mix for about a minute. Then add the second egg and mix for another minute.

4. Combine the dry ingredients – In a separate bowl, gently whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.

5. Combine the dry and wet ingredients – Add 1/3 of the dry mixture to the wet mixture and beat in the stand mixer. Repeat this process with another 1/3 of the dry mixture, and finally, add the remaining 1/3 of the dry mixture. Mixing in batches prevents flour from scattering and ensures a smooth batter.

6. Add chocolate chips – Mix in chocolate chips to your liking, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Refrigerate the dough – Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours). Chilling the dough improves flavor, texture, and appearance by allowing flavors to meld and the dough to firm up, making it easier to handle.

8. Preheat your oven – While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 420°F (215°C).

9. Scoop the cookies – Use a large cookie scoop to portion the dough onto a baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Levain Bakery is known for its large cookies, so aim for balls of dough around 1/3 cup. Top each cookie with additional chocolate chips.

10. Bake – Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Keep a close eye on them as the high baking temperature can cause them to burn quickly.

11. Cool and enjoy – Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack or enjoying them. This additional chilling time helps the cookies set and develop their texture.

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