Recipe: Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪🍫

- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 1 cup brown sugar

- 2 large eggs

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 3 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined and fluffy.

3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

6. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Leave enough space between each cookie as they will spread while baking.

7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.

8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Serving Size: 12 cookies

Calorie Count per Serving: Approximately 350 calories per cookie

Notes: For extra thick cookies, you can chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking. Ensure your butter is cold as this helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking. Feel free to add chopped nuts or different types of chocolate for a unique twist. Enjoy these cookies with a glass of cold milk for the perfect treat!

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