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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Decadent Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies You'll Love

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a gourmet twist on a classic treat, blending rich flavors with a gluten-friendly recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter Salted or unsalted based on preference.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar You can substitute with brown sugar if desired.
  • 0.75 cup Light Brown Sugar Can swap with dark brown sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Do not substitute with baking powder.
  • 2 large Eggs Use large eggs for the best results.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Vanilla essence can be used for an alcohol-free option.
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Best not to substitute for optimal results.
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Substitute with semi-sweet or milk chocolate if desired.
For the Garnish
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt Use sparingly to enhance sweetness.

Equipment

  • medium sauté pan
  • electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium sauté pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns light amber (5-7 minutes).
  3. Combine the cooled brown butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Mix in the baking soda, eggs, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined (about 30 seconds).
  5. Gradually add the all-purpose flour while mixing on low speed, scraping down the bowl's sides as needed.
  6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently without overmixing.
  7. Form balls of dough using a cookie scoop or about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  9. Let cool on the sheets for a few minutes, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  10. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are best served warm alongside a glass of milk or coffee.

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