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Brown butter chocolate chip cookies

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies: Chewy, Nutty Bliss

Indulge in Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, where nutty richness meets chewy bliss in every bite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Melted and browned
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar Provides deeper caramel flavor
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract High-quality for best flavor
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour Measure carefully
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Chemical leavener
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Classic choice for sweetness
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chunks Optional, for flavor depth
  • sea salt flakes Optional, for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and brown it for 5-7 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine the cooled brown butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar, beat until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and then the vanilla extract, mixing well.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks carefully with a spatula.
  7. Chill the dough covered for 30 minutes in the refrigerator (optional).
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven, sprinkle with sea salt flakes, and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For ultimate chewiness, consider underbaking slightly and allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

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