Description
A twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, with brown butter adding a rich, nutty, caramel-like flavor that enhances the sweetness of chocolate chips.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and browned butter. Beat until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract, and continue mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden, but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Use unsalted butter for more control over salt content.
The cookies will continue to cook a bit on the baking sheet after removing them from the oven, so don't worry if they seem underdone in the center.
Chill the dough to achieve a chewier texture and prevent too much spreading.
You can freeze the dough and bake from frozen by adding extra baking time.
Milk chocolate chips can be substituted for semi-sweet if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
