Description
Indulgent brown butter chocolate chip cookies melt hearts with their rich, nutty essence and gooey chocolate chunks. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and deep caramel notes promise a luxurious treat that elevates classic comfort to pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter (browned and cooled)
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancer:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare dry ingredients by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, then set aside for later incorporation.
- Transform butter into rich brown butter by melting it over medium heat, stirring constantly until it develops a golden-brown hue and releases a nutty fragrance. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Cream the cooled brown butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth and well integrated, creating a uniform mixture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture. Carefully mix in chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Chill the prepared dough in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance flavor development and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, ensuring proper temperature for optimal cookie performance.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper and drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough, spacing them adequately to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges while maintaining a soft, slightly underbaked center for maximum chewiness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set their structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and final texture development.
Notes
- Browned butter adds a rich, nutty depth that elevates traditional chocolate chip cookies with complex caramel-like flavors.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent cookies from spreading too quickly and intensifies the brown butter’s taste profile.
- Adjust chocolate chip quantity to preference, using high-quality dark or milk chocolate for enhanced richness.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar texture and structure.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg