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Ultimate Thick Gooey Levain Bakery Copycat Cookies

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These cookies are thick, gooey, and perfectly replicate the famous Levain Bakery texture with crunchy edges and a soft, melty center. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips and chunks mixed
  • 1 cup (100g) chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold butter chunks with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy but still chunky, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth but thick and dense.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until combined. The dough will be thick and a little crumbly.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips, chunks, and walnuts if using, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
  7. Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, scoop out 1/3 cup (about 90g) of dough per cookie and place on the baking sheet with space between each.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain slightly undercooked and gooey.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use cold butter chunks for the gooey texture. Do not overmix the dough to maintain the thick, chunky texture. Refrigerate dough for 15 minutes if too soft to shape. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet after baking to firm up the centers. Avoid overbaking to keep gooey centers.

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