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Brown butter chocolate chip cookies

Irresistible Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

These brown butter chocolate chip cookies offer a nutty twist on a classic treat, delivering crispy exteriors and chewy centers that are simply irresistible.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour ensure accurate measurement
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust if using salted butter
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar can substitute with light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks optional
For Finishing Touch
  • sea salt flakes optional

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  3. Combine the cooled brown butter, 1 cup of dark brown sugar, and 0.5 cup of granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Mix until fluffy.
  4. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, and then add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of dark chocolate chunks.
  7. For thicker cookies, chill the dough wrapped in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes while warm. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Chilling dough improves texture. Monitor baking closely for best results.

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