Description
Levain Bakery NYC Cookies – Thick, gooey, and indulgent cookies inspired by Levain Bakery’s iconic NYC treat, featuring golden edges and soft, melty centers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts, roughly chopped (optional but classic)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until just combined (do not overmix).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing lightly.
- Stir in flours, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Scoop large dough balls (about 1/4 cup each) onto baking sheets, spacing well apart.
- Bake 9-11 minutes, until tops are golden but centers are soft and gooey.
- Let cool on the sheet for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Butter should be cold for structure and to help cookies hold their shape.
- Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to keep cookies tender.
- Chilling the dough (not required) can yield thicker, chewier cookies.
- Yield is about 12 large cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Levain Bakery NYC Cookies, Levain cookies, gooey chocolate chip cookies, bakery-style cookies, NYC cookies, copycat Levain cookie