Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter combined with gooey chocolate chips in these delectable Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of sea salt for that extra touch of gourmet goodness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes (including chill time)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Brown Butter:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned and slightly cooled
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan until golden brown. Let cool.
- Prepare the Dough: Combine sugars with browned butter, then add eggs and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients separately, then combine with wet ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven, scoop dough onto baking sheets, bake until golden.
- Enjoy: Sprinkle with sea salt, cool on a wire rack, and indulge!
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough overnight enhances the flavors.
- Try using chopped dark chocolate for a richer taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
