The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word SELF-INDULGENCE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Cosseting number one" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cosseting number one = self-indulgence.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SELF-INDULGENCE mean?
SELF-INDULGENCE noun- Excessive or immoderate indulgence of one's own personal desires and needs above all others.