Description
Indulge in these irresistible Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies that are chewy, buttery, and loaded with rich chocolate chunks. The secret to their depth of flavor lies in the browned butter, making them a standout dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
- flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Let cool slightly.
- Mix Ingredients: Whisk browned butter with sugars, then add eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix dry ingredients into wet, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill Dough: Cover and chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop dough into balls, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough enhances flavor and texture.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them.
- Dark or milk chocolate chips can be used as a variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
