Copycat Levain Bakery Lemon Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
slightly cold and cut into cubes, 226 g
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
150 g
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
packed tightly, 110 g
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
about two large lemons
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract or lemon emulsion
5.2 g
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
240 g
- 1 1/4 cups cake flour
143.7 g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
4 g
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 g
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
3 g
- 16 ounces white chocolate chips
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- 2
In a medium size bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In another medium size mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the egg, egg yolk, and lemon extract. Beat until combined.
- 5
Slowly add the flour mixture and stir on low until incorporated.
- 6
Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- 7
Measure the dough into 6 ounce balls. Place four balls of dough on the baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes. The outside of the cookie should be golden brown.
- 8
Allow to cool to room temperature before eating. (This allows the middle to set properly).
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About this Recipe
Craving those famously enormous Levain Bakery Lemon Cookies but can't make it to NYC? This exceptional Copycat Levain Bakery Lemon Cookies recipe brings that iconic bakery experience right to your kitchen, delivering colossal, flavorful cookies that truly stand out.
What makes these lemon cookies so special is their signature texture: a delightfully crispy exterior that perfectly encases an incredibly soft and chewy interior. This distinctive contrast, along with the generous inclusion of vibrant lemon zest, potent lemon extract, and creamy white chocolate chips, ensures every single bite is a burst of bright, tangy sweetness.
Prepare for a truly indulgent cookie experience. You'll discover a substantial, satisfying treat, where the refreshing zest of lemon is beautifully complemented by the rich, comforting sweetness of white chocolate. These aren't your average cookies; they are impressive, dense, and moist, designed to deliver that quintessential bakery-style decadence right at home. The balanced flavors and contrasting textures make each bite a memorable journey for your palate.
For those who love to customize, this recipe is quite flexible. You can easily swap out some of the white chocolate chips for an equal amount of macadamia nuts for a different nutty dimension, or if you prefer a subtle hint of citrus, you could adjust the lemon extract to your taste. You might even consider adding a pinch of ground ginger for a warm, spicy counterpoint.
These giant lemon cookies are perfect for sharing at a special gathering or as an indulgent personal treat. Serve them warm with a cup of your favorite tea, a glass of cold milk, or as a show-stopping dessert on any occasion.