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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies That Melt Hearts

These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies elevate a classic treat with a nutty flavor, perfect texture, and customizable options.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use dairy-free butter for a lactose-free version.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and intense caramel flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough and helps achieve perfect texture.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider almond flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for leavening.
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Sprinkled on top after baking.
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips (Dark or Semi-Sweet) Opt for high-quality chocolate for maximum flavor.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: In a heavy-bottomed skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then whisk brown sugar and granulated sugar into the warm brown butter, followed by eggs.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Blend Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, folding gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Chill Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Bake: Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Finish with Salt: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over hot cookies as soon as they come out of the oven.
  9. Cool & Serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.

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