Description

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookiessoft chewy bite with caramelized edges easy everydaydeluxe bake for cookie lovers seeking premium comfort

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned

1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg plus 1 additional yolk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Optional: 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans

Finishing touch: a pinch of flaky sea salt (to sprinkle after baking)

Instructions

Brown the butter: In a light-colored saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Swirl or stir occasionally until the milk solids turn a rich amber and release a nutty aroma, 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to warm (not hot) before using.

Whisk sugars with the browned butter: In a medium bowl, whisk the warm brown butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy, 1–2 minutes.

Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the egg, extra yolk, and vanilla until the mixture is thick, pale, and well combined.

Whisk dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Combine wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet in two additions, mixing just until no flour specks remain. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.

Fold in chocolate and nuts: Stir in the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using) until evenly distributed.

Chill the dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days). Chilled dough holds its shape and yields thicker cookies with a deeper flavor.

Bake to perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop mounds about 2 tablespoons each onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space to spread. Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look just set. For extra chew, pull them a minute early and let them rest on the sheet 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 190 calories
Sugar: 14 g
Fat: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g

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