10 Perfectly Portioned Desserts for One to Satisfy Your Cravings

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Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookie

Recreate the experience of the iconic NYC Levain Bakery at home with their signature chocolate chip cookie—perfectly portioned for one. Thick, gooey, and packed with melty chocolate chips, this cookie has a crisp outer layer and a soft, cake-like center. It’s the ultimate sweet treat to satisfy your dessert cravings!

Ingredients (serves 1):

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/8 tsp baking soda
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or your favorite mix-ins)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract and egg yolk, mixing until fully combined.
4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
5. Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring an even distribution.
6. Scoop the dough into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet. For the signature Levain Bakery look, avoid flattening the dough—keep it tall and chunky.
7. Bake for 9–11 min. or until the edges are golden brown but the center remains slightly underbaked. This ensures a gooey, chewy texture.
8. Let the cookie cool on the baking sheet for 5 min. before transfering to a wire rack or plate. Serve warm, and enjoy!