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Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies You'll Crave Forever

These Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies transform ordinary cookies into extraordinary treats with a nutty flavor and perfect texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Melted and browned
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ¾ teaspoon Baking Soda Adjust to ½ teaspoon for thicker cookies
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
  • cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg At room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Water can be an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use high-quality pure extract
  • 3 oz Dark Chocolate Coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
For Optional Topping
  • Flaky Sea Salt To sprinkle on top

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of salted butter over medium heat, stirring continuously for about 5–7 minutes until deep amber and nutty in aroma.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon of baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooled brown butter with ⅔ cup brown sugar and ⅓ cup granulated sugar, mixing until creamy.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently, then fold in 3 oz dark chocolate and ½ cup semisweet chips.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop Dough: Portion out dough using a cookie scoop and roll into balls, placing them on prepared sheets.
  8. Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on wire racks and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to chill the dough for better texture, and use quality chocolate for best flavor.

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