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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a gourmet twist on the classic, featuring rich, nutty browned butter and gooey chocolate chunks. These cookies are chewy inside, crisp at the edges, and full of deep caramel-like flavor.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks or chips
  • Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until golden and nutty, about 5–7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. Whisk browned butter with brown and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Stir in chocolate chunks by hand.
  7. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using.
  10. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  11. Cool slightly on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use chopped chocolate bars for gooier pockets of chocolate.
  • Add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
  • A touch of cinnamon or espresso powder enhances flavor complexity.
  • Chill dough longer for thicker cookies.
  • Freeze dough balls to bake later; no need to thaw first.

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