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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Elevate your chocolate chip cookies with rich and nutty brown butter for a delicious treat that's crispy on the edges and chewy in the center.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Browned for flavor
  • 1 cup brown sugar Packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter while stirring. Watch closely as it changes to a golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Pour in the cooled brown butter and mix until well combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will set upon cooling.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.