Description
Luscious brown butter chocolate chip cookies deliver a nutty, caramelized twist on classic comfort. Melted butter and rich chocolate create an irresistible blend that draws you into sweet, nostalgic moments of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (230 g / 8 ounces) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (180 g) semisweet chocolate chips
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- ½ cup (90 g) dark chocolate chunks
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Transform butter into a rich, golden-brown elixir by heating it in a saucepan over medium flame. Stir vigilantly as it bubbles and develops a deep, nutty fragrance. Quickly remove from heat to prevent scorching, then transfer to a spacious mixing vessel. Allow the liquid gold to cool and settle for 10-15 minutes.
- Introduce brown and granulated sugars to the cooled brown butter. Whip with an electric mixer until thoroughly integrated. Incorporate eggs individually, blending after each addition. Splash in vanilla extract for aromatic depth.
- Separately, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a pristine bowl. Gradually marry the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, using low-speed mixing. Cease stirring the moment ingredients harmonize to maintain a tender crumb.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution of decadent morsels.
- Encase the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Extended chilling up to 24 hours intensifies flavor complexity.
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C). Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for optimal cookie release.
- Craft uniform cookie spheres using two tablespoons of dough per portion. Arrange on prepared sheets, maintaining generous spacing to allow spreading.
- Bake until edges transform to a golden-brown hue and centers appear slightly underdone, approximately 10-12 minutes. Immediately dust with flaky sea salt for a flavor enhancement. Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Savor while warm for molten chocolate pockets or at room temperature for a chewy, robust texture.
Notes
- Browned butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that elevates these chocolate chip cookies from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Make sure to remove butter from heat the moment it turns golden brown to prevent burning, which can create a bitter taste.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for developing deeper flavors and preventing excessive spreading during baking.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips or chunks for the most indulgent taste experience.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Experiment with different chocolate varieties like milk, dark, or even white chocolate to customize the cookie’s flavor profile.
- Sea salt sprinkle enhances the sweetness and creates a gourmet touch to these classic cookies.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet to help them set and develop a perfect chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg