Ingredients:

• 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light 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 semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 410°F (210°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the cold cubed butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, if using.
7. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these delicious Levain Bakery-inspired chocolate chip cookies!

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 10-12 minutes | Total Time: Approximately 1 hour | Servings: 24 cookies