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Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookies offer a rich, caramel-like flavor with a perfect chewy texture, made easily with simple pantry ingredients and a special browning butter technique.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, browned until nutty and fragrant
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (165 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly as it melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Transfer to a heat-safe bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Mix sugars and egg: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Pour in warm brown butter and whisk until combined. Add egg and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and glossy.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet: Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Add chocolate chips: Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Chill dough (optional but recommended): Cover and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour to solidify butter and develop flavor.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  8. Scoop and shape cookies: Drop rounded balls of dough about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft. Start checking at 10 minutes.
  10. Cool completely: Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully while browning to avoid burning; it should be golden with brown flecks and smell nutty. Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and improves flavor. Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and chewy. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to retain moisture.

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