Description
Ultra-flavorful cookies made with nutty browned butter, offering a sophisticated twist on classic chocolate chip cookies. These golden treats have crisp edges, chewy centers, and deep caramelized flavors that elevate simple ingredients.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter: Use high-quality butter for the best results.
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour: For structure, you can also use a gluten-free blend if needed.
1 tsp baking soda: This will help your cookies rise.
1/2 tsp salt: Enhances the sweetness of the cookies.
1 cup brown sugar, packed: Dark brown sugar adds depth, but light works too.
1/2 cup granulated sugar: Balances the flavours.
2 large eggs, room temperature: This helps create a perfectly blended dough.
2 tsp vanilla extract: Use pure vanilla for the best flavour.
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips: My go-to choice for the classic chocolate chip flavour.
1/2 cup chopped chocolate chunks (optional): For extra chocolatey goodness.
Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional): A pinch boosts the flavours beautifully.
Instructions
- Brown butter: Melt butter in light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Swirl pan constantly until butter turns amber with nutty aroma (5-8 minutes). Immediately transfer to heatproof bowl, including browned bits. Cool 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk browned butter with both sugars until combined. Add eggs, yolk, and vanilla; mix 1 minute until pale.
- In separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Let dough rest 30 minutes (for better texture).
- Scoop 3-tbsp portions onto sheets, spacing 3″ apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look underdone.
- Cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to racks. Sprinkle with sea salt if using.
Notes
- Butter tip: Watch closely as it goes from brown to burnt quickly
- For extra chew: Substitute 1/4 cup flour with bread flour
- Storage: Keep airtight at room temp 5 days or freeze dough balls for 3 months
- Variation: Add 1 tsp espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor
- Prep Time: 20 mins (plus browning/cooling)
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg