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Irresistible Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are an absolute delight to bake and enjoy. The nutty, caramel-like flavor of the brown butter adds a depth of flavor that elevates these classic cookies to a whole new level.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cups 280g unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup 150g granulated sugar
  • 1 cup 200g firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups 357g all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2-2 ½ cups 360-480g semisweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Brown the butter in a medium-large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it turns a deep honey color.
  2. Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl. Cool in the fridge or freezer until the butter reaches room temperature and is solid.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease baking sheets with cooking spray or line with silicone mats or parchment paper.
  4. Cream together the brown butter and both sugars for 1 minute. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  5. Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just barely combined.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop out ¼ cup (68g) of dough and shape into round balls.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 375°F until the top and edges are just golden.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.

Notes

To achieve the best results, make sure to brown the butter properly and let it cool to a solid consistency before using it in the recipe.
For a different twist, try using different types of chocolate chips, such as dark chocolate or white chocolate.
Don't overmix the dough as this can make the cookies tough.