Description
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies take the classic cookie to the next level with rich, nutty brown butter and gooey chocolate chips. The deep caramel-like flavor from browned butter adds warmth and complexity, making these cookies irresistibly delicious. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save some dough for later, these cookies will become your new favorite treat!
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins:
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon for a warm spice flavor
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
For Topping:
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for sprinkling before baking)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before using.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix and Fold in Chocolate
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips or chopped chocolate for extra gooey goodness.
- Chill the Dough
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes for the best texture.
- Bake to Perfection
- Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly before enjoying.