Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the warm and gooey goodness of Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, combining rich, nutty flavors with melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chips for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, browning to a golden amber.
- 1.25 cups packed light brown sugar Provides depth of flavor.
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour Main structure of the cookies.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda For leavening.
- 1 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Key ingredient for chocolatey goodness.
- to taste flaky sea salt Optional for sprinkling on top.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat, melting until golden brown specks emerge. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar and granulated sugar. Drizzle in the slightly cooled brown butter and whisk until smooth.
- Add each egg one by one, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low or by hand just until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop, place rounded tablespoons of dough on the prepared sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- If desired, sprinkle tops with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a lighter version, use coconut or almond flour for gluten-free. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil. Consider using sugar alternatives for lower sugar content.