Description

Brown Butter Scoopable Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, gooey pan-baked cookies with nutty brown butter, melty chocolate centers, crisp golden edges, and soft middles perfect for scooping warm from the pan.

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg, room temperature

1 egg yolk, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons cornstarch

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

1/3 cup thick chocolate sauce or hot fudge sauce

1 pinch flaky sea salt

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Instructions

Scoop 6 tablespoon-sized portions of chocolate sauce onto parchment paper and freeze until firm.
In a saucepan over medium heat, brown the butter until golden with browned specks and a nutty aroma. Cool for 10 minutes.
Whisk the brown sugar and granulated sugar into the browned butter until combined.
Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then stir in the chocolate chips.
Divide the dough into 6 portions. Flatten each portion, place a frozen chocolate portion in the center, and seal completely.
Arrange the dough balls close together in a greased or lined 8-inch pan.
Chill the pan for 10 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
Bake for 14 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers still appear soft.
Cool for 5 minutes, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve warm.

Notes

Use dark chocolate chunks for a deeper chocolate flavor.

Add chopped toasted pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.

Milk chocolate chips create a sweeter variation.

Drizzle extra hot fudge sauce over the cookies before serving for a richer dessert.

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 15 to 25 seconds until gooey.

Prepared filled dough balls can be chilled up to 24 hours before baking.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie portion
Calories: 856 kcal
Sugar: 58 g
Sodium: 420 mg
Fat: 45 g
Saturated Fat: 27 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 108 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 9 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg