lemon levain cookies

Imagine a thick, bakery-style Levain lemon cookie. Golden on the outside, soft and almost underbaked in the center, with a rustic top that hints at its richness.

This cookie is oversized and hefty, with a slightly crisp, buttery edge that gives way to a dense, melt-in-your-mouth middle!! The dough is light and creamy with a subtle golden hue, infused with fresh lemon zest and lemon juice.

Studded throughout are lemon chips. Little bursts of tangy sweetness that soften as they bake, creating pockets of citrusy richness. Some melt slightly into the dough, while others hold their shape, giving that signature chunky, loaded texture Levain cookies are known for!!

When you break it open, the center is nicely warm, thick, and gooey, almost like a soft lemon blondie.

The flavor hits in layers:

• bright, zesty lemon upfront

• buttery, vanilla warmth in the middle

• a sweet-tart finish from the lemon chips

This cookie is insanely good. Fresh and vibrant just like sunshine baked into a thick, bakery-style treat 🍋