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Delicious brown butter chocolate chip cookies on a baking sheet.

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies elevate a classic treat with a nutty aroma and caramellike flavor, perfect for school lunches or a cozy dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use unsalted butter for better control over the salt content.
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar Dark brown sugar adds deep molasses flavor.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Reduce to 1/3 cup for lower sugar content.
  • 2 large eggs Add one at a time, mixing well after each.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Use good quality for best flavor.
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour For a gluten-free option, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Reduce to 1/2 teaspoon if using salted butter.
Chocolate Chips
  • 2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips Good-quality chocolate improves melt and texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the milk solids brown and the butter smells nutty, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Let the brown butter cool for 5 minutes until warm, but not hot.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter with dark brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set but slightly soft.
  3. Let cookies rest on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. To refresh, heat in the microwave for 10 seconds or warm in a 300°F oven for 3-5 minutes.

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