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Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Author: Nora Winslow
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

These chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookies feature crisp edges and a soft, fudgy center. The recipe uses browned butter for a deep, nutty flavor and includes an extra egg yolk for richness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 226g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Melt butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns deep amber and smells nutty (5-7 minutes). Pour into a heat-proof bowl and cool for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and butter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter with granulated and brown sugar until glossy and slightly fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add wet ingredients: Whisk in the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  5. Mix wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in chocolate: Stir in the chocolate chips by hand until evenly distributed.
  7. Chill dough: Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough balls onto lined baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between them. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look soft.
  9. Cool and salt: Let cookies sit on the hot pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm.

Notes

Brown butter burns quickly, so watch it closely. Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing spreading and enhancing flavor. For best results, weigh your flour. Store cookies with a slice of bread to maintain softness.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Carbohydrates: 28
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: brown butter cookies, chewy chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies, baking recipe, dessert, cookies with brown butter

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