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Ultimate Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Make gourmet chocolate chip cookies at home using browned butter for a deep, nutty, toffee flavor. These cookies have soft centers and crispy edges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling often, until the butter melts, foams, and then begins to brown. Small brown bits will form at the bottom, and the butter will smell nutty. This takes about 5 to 8 minutes. Immediately pour the brown butter into a heatproof bowl, scraping in the brown bits. Let it cool for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, forming balls about 2 tablespoons each. For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, though this recipe works without chilling.
  8. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
  10. Remove from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the tops of the cookies with flaky sea salt, if using.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Browning butter creates a toffee flavor; watch carefully to avoid burning the milk solids.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chunks for a gooey texture when warm.
  • For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 1 hour before baking.

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