Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
cut into Tablespoon-sized pieces
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar¹
- ⅔ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 10 oz semisweet chocolate²
see note
- flaky sea salt for sprinkling
optional but so good!
Directions
- 1
Place butter in a medium-sized saucepan (preferably a light colored one--this will make it easier to tell once your butter has browned) and melt the butter over low/medium-low heat.
- 2
Once your butter has cooled, add sugars and stir well.
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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About this Recipe
Ready to elevate your classic chocolate chip cookie game? These brown butter chocolate chip cookies bring a sophisticated twist to a beloved treat, promising a truly gourmet experience that’s a step above the rest. Infused with rich, nutty flavor, these cookies are pure indulgence.
The secret to these exceptional cookies lies in the browned butter, which develops an incredible depth of toasted, caramel-like notes that permeate every bite. This simple technique transforms the butter, adding a complexity that sets these cookies apart from standard chocolate chip recipes. Paired with quality semisweet chocolate and a finishing touch of flaky sea salt, every element works in harmony.
What can you expect from these cookies? A perfectly balanced sweet-and-savory profile with a profound richness from the browned butter. The generous amount of semisweet chocolate ensures a delightful melty texture within, while the optional sprinkle of flaky sea salt isn't just for show—it brightens and enhances all the flavors, creating an irresistible contrast that will make your taste buds sing. You’ll find yourself savoring each bite of this elevated classic.
Feel free to experiment a bit with the chocolate—while semisweet is called for, you could use a mix of milk or dark chocolate for varied sweetness levels or even chocolate chunks for different textures. This recipe specifically calls for either light or dark brown sugar, so you can use what you have on hand to achieve a slightly different molasses depth. Remember, the flaky sea salt is optional, but it truly elevates the flavor profile to gourmet status.
These sophisticated cookies are perfect for impressing guests, a thoughtful homemade gift, or simply indulging in a moment of pure comfort, perhaps with a cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk.