Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1cup/226 grams unsalted butter
- 2 ½cups/320 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 1 tspfine sea salt
- ½ tspground cinnamon
- 1cup/220 grams light brown sugar
- ¼cup/50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 largeegg plus 1 egg yolk
at room temperature
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- 12 ozsemisweet chocolate
preferably from a bar
- Flaky sea salt
for topping
Directions
- 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, stirring and swirling the pan often, until the butter foams, turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes. Pour into a large bowl and set aside to cool.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, if you like. Line 2 rimmed sheet pans with parchment paper.
- 3
Add the sugars to the melted brown butter; mix until combined. Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla extract and stir until combined. Add the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
- 4
Stir in the chocolate. Working one at a time, scoop out a ¼ cup of the dough and roll into a ball. Place the balls on the prepared sheet pans, and chill for 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
- 5
When ready to bake, heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake just until the edges start to turn golden, rotating halfway through, about 15 minutes.
- 6
Remove from the oven and bang the pan on the counter. (This creates a flatter, chewier cookie.) Sprinkle cookies with flaky sea salt, if you like. Let sit on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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About this Recipe
Craving a chocolate chip cookie that's beyond ordinary? These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver that perfect gooey center and crispy edge with an unparalleled depth of flavor, making them a truly enchanting dessert for any occasion.
The magic in this recipe lies in the brown butter, which is mixed directly into the dry ingredients. This ingenious technique infuses every bite with a rich, nutty essence without the need for a mixer or any special equipment, simplifying the process while maximizing flavor. The optional dash of ground cinnamon adds a comforting warmth that feels like a hug, perfectly complementing the light brown sugar's chewy texture and subtle molasses notes.
Prepare for a truly special experience with these cookies. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of textures—a delightfully crisp edge yielding to a wonderfully gooey, chewy interior. You'll taste the distinct, almost caramel-like nuttiness from the brown butter, beautifully paired with generous pockets of melty semisweet chocolate. The brown sugar ensures that signature chew and a hint of molasses, while the optional cinnamon adds a subtle, inviting spice. These cookies are designed to be straightforward, requiring only basic kitchen tools, making them accessible for any home baker seeking that ultimate cookie satisfaction.
For the ultimate chocolate pools, opt for roughly chopped semisweet chocolate from a bar, though semisweet chocolate chips work wonderfully too. Feel free to adjust the ground cinnamon to your taste or omit it entirely if you prefer a classic flavor profile. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking can elevate the flavors, adding a delightful counterpoint to the sweetness.
Whether you're baking for a holiday gathering or simply indulging in an afternoon snack, these brown butter chocolate chip cookies are sure to become a cherished go-to.