5.0 from 27 votes
Levain Bakery Cookie Recipe Copycat
Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.
Prep Time
14 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 jumbo cookies
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes freezing butter slightly makes it easier to cut into cubes
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp coarse salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar. Beat together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Blend in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. Mix in the cocoa powder until well blended.
- Add the flour, salt and baking powder to the bowl and mix on low speed just until incorporated. Fold in the peanut butter chips with a spatula.
- Transfer the dough to a work surface and knead briefly by hand to be sure the ingredients are well combined. This dough is VERY thick. I kneaded mine in the bowl, and that worked out just fine.
- Divide the dough into 4 ounce portions (or divide into 12 equal pieces). Roll each portion of dough into a ball and flatten just slightly into a disc. Place on the prepared baking sheets, a few inches apart.
- Bake 16-20 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- These cookies are LARGE! They are closer to the size of a hamburger patty than your typical cookie!
Nutrition Information
Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
130mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
518IU
(10%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12jumbo cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 518IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.