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Ultimate Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ultimate Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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These brown butter chocolate chip cookies offer a deep, nutty caramel flavor with crisp edges and chewy centers. Combining salted butter, dark chocolate, and semisweet chocolate chips, this American dessert elevates a classic favorite into a bakery-style treat without nonzero-alcoholic ingredients or pork.

Ingredients

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Salted butter 10 tbsp (140g)
All-purpose flour 1 ½ cups (215g)
Baking soda ¾ tsp
Salt ¼ tsp
Light brown sugar ⅔ cup (145g)
Granulated sugar ⅓ cup (65g)
Large egg 1
Milk 1 tbsp (15ml)
Pure vanilla extract 1 tsp (5ml)
Dark chocolate (60-70% cacao) 3 oz (85g)
Semisweet chocolate chips ½ cup (85g)
Flaky sea salt For sprinkling

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Brown butter in a skillet over medium heat until amber and nutty
Transfer butter from skillet, add both sugars, and mix on medium speed
Beat in egg and milk until fully emulsified
Blend in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined
Fold in dark chocolate and semisweet chocolate chips
Chill dough 30 minutes
Portion dough into 16 balls, spacing on baking sheets
Sprinkle each dough ball with flaky sea salt
Bake 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned but centers are soft

Notes

If using unsalted butter, add ½ tsp salt
Chilling the dough is essential for flavor development and texture control
Use quality vanilla extract for optimal aroma and taste
Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for garnish if desired
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days

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