The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies (Levain Copycat!)

The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies — huge, bakery-style, soft, thick, and gooey in the center with perfectly crisp edges. Inspired by the famous Levain Bakery cookies, these are easy to make and guaranteed to impress anyone who takes a bite. You’ll never need another cookie recipe again! 🍫🍪🔥

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cornstarch (for extra softness)
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional, but highly recommended!)

Instructions