Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of these Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. The combination of browned butter, dark brown sugar, and semisweet chocolate chips creates a decadent treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
- 1 cup packed dark 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
- flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown with a nutty aroma. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk together browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in chocolate chips. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into balls, place on baking sheets, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Finish: Sprinkle with sea salt if desired. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, chill the dough overnight.
- Use a mix of dark and milk chocolate for variety.
- Cooling the browned butter is crucial to prevent scrambling the eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
