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Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Author: Miranda
  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Rich, nutty, and incredibly chewy chocolate chip cookies made with browned butter for a sophisticated flavor and soft, gooey centers with crisp edges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Melt butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it foams, crackles, and develops a nutty aroma with brown bits at the bottom (about 5-7 minutes). Immediately remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl. Cool for 15 minutes until warm but not hot.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: Whisk the cooled brown butter into granulated and brown sugars until smooth and glossy. Add eggs and egg yolk one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Make the dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed or with a wooden spoon just until flour disappears. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips by hand.
  5. Chill the dough: Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop dough balls onto sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Pull cookies out when edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly soft and underbaked.
  9. Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial for thick, chewy cookies. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies. Underbake slightly for a gooey center. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 16
  • Sodium: 180
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 24
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2

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