Description
Irresistible brown butter chocolate chip cookies blend nutty caramel notes with rich chocolate for an unforgettable sweet experience. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and deep flavor make these cookies a perfect companion to your afternoon coffee or midnight craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) packed brown sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Transform butter into a golden, aromatic delight by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat, continuously swirling until it develops a rich, nutty fragrance. Remove from heat and allow to cool briefly.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, unite the browned butter with granulated and brown sugars, whisking until a smooth, homogeneous mixture forms. Introduce eggs and vanilla, blending thoroughly.
- Separately, combine flour, baking soda, and salt through a gentle whisking motion. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just integrated.
- Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution of the delectable morsels.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and helping the cookies maintain their structured shape during baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Craft uniform dough balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining a 2-inch spacing. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn a golden-brown hue.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, enabling them to set and develop a perfect texture.
Notes
- Enhance the nutty flavor by letting browned butter cool completely, allowing its rich, caramelized notes to develop fully.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or even butterscotch chips to create unique flavor profiles.
- Prevent spreading by ensuring the dough is well-chilled and using a cold baking sheet for consistent cookie shape.
- Accommodate gluten-sensitive diets by substituting all-purpose flour with a blend of almond and coconut flour for a delightful texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg