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Delicious Copycat Levain Bakery Giant Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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A copycat recipe for Levain Bakery’s famous giant chocolate chunk cookies, featuring a thick, gooey center and crispy edges made with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (about 340g) mixed bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate chunks

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the cold, cubed butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until combined.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chunks evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Shape the dough into a rough log or ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 2 hours.
  8. Using a large ice cream scoop or hands, form 6 large dough balls (about 4 ounces or 115g each) and place them on the baking sheets with space to spread.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use cold butter and minimal mixing to create flaky layers. Chill dough for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading and develop texture. Do not overbake; cookies should have golden edges and a slightly underbaked center. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even browning. Press extra chocolate chunks on top before baking for a rustic look.

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