BEST Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 10 tbspsalted butter
- 1 ½ call-purpose flour
measure accurately or the cookies will spread too much
- ¾ tspbaking soda
- ¼ tspsalt
increase to ½ tsp if using unsalted butter
- ⅝ clight brown sugar
- ⅓ cgranulated sugar
- 1 largeegg
at room temperature
- 1 tbspmilk
- 1 tsppure vanilla extract
- 3 ozdark chocolate
- ½ csemisweet chocolate chips
- flaky sea salt
Directions
- 1
First brown the butter. Follow the instructions in this post here to learn how to brown butter in a 1-quart stainless steel saucepan. It’s easy! Brown specks and a dense golden foam will form at the surface when it is nearly ready. This whole process takes around 8-10 minutes. Immediately pour it into a large mixing bowl, then let it cool for 20-30 minutes until it reaches a temperature just warmer than room temperature. If you care to measure, the butter should read between 32 and 34°C or between 90 and 93°F on a digital thermometer. It should not be hot, but it should not be too cool or it will stiffen up when you mix in the other ingredients if it is cold in your kitchen.
- 2
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl and whisk well to blend evenly.
- 3
Combine cooled brown butter with both sugars in a large bowl and mix gently with a spatula to combine. It should look thick like thick wet sand. You can also use an electric handheld mixer or mix it in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed for 20 seconds.
- 4
Add the egg, milk and vanilla and mix it in until well incorporated and creamy-looking. Do not beat vigorously at this stage because if it is cold in your house, the butterfat will firm up and become stiff.
- 5
Add flour mixture and fold it in or mix on low just until mostly combined, then add the chocolate chunks and chips before all of the flour is incorporated and continue mixing until they are evenly distributed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 1-4 hours (in a pinch, you can chill for just 1 hour, but minimum 2 hours is best).
- 6
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- 7
Use a 1.35-oz cookie scoop to portion dough into 14 pieces (about 2 oz or 56g each) and roll into smooth balls. Place them onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart. Press a few extra chunks of chocolate on top if you wish. Do not flatten. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden on top, browned around the edges and soft in the middle. (Note, you can also make slightly smaller cookies using a 1 ¼-oz cookie scoop)
- 8
Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. Top with flaky sea salt if you wish and enjoy!
BEST Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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About this Recipe
Ready for chocolate chip cookies that are truly the best? This recipe delivers rich, chewy, and perfectly golden brown cookies that will disappear faster than you can bake them, bringing restaurant-quality indulgence right to your kitchen.
The secret to these indulgent treats lies in the brown butter, which infuses every bite with a deep, nutty flavor. Paired with a precise blend of packed light brown sugar and granulated sugar, it creates a cookie with an irresistible thick, gooey interior and insanely crisp edges. This thoughtful combination is what sets these cookies apart from everyday versions, making them universally loved.
Prepare for a sublime experience with every bite. You'll find a delightful contrast of textures: a soft, chewy center that yields to a satisfyingly crisp edge. The rich, golden brown color hints at the complex, nutty notes from the butter, beautifully complementing the melted dark chocolate and the familiar sweetness of semisweet chocolate chips. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt finishes them perfectly, enhancing all the flavors and adding a touch of gourmet sophistication.
While perfect as is, you have some flexibility with the chocolate. You can adjust the ratio of dark chocolate to semisweet chocolate chips based on your preference for sweetness and intensity. Just ensure you're using quality chocolate for the best melt and flavor. Remember the crucial tip for success: accurately measure your all-purpose flour to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
These cookies are ideal for any occasion, whether you're treating yourself after a long week or impressing guests at a special gathering. They’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that elevates a classic sweet treat.