Description
These fudgy brown butter chocolate chip cookies feature crispy, lacy edges and a soft, chewy, fudgy center. The brown butter adds a deep, nutty, toffee-like flavor that elevates this classic cookie recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) dark brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100g) granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet and dark mix)
- Flaky sea salt (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly with a whisk until it turns deep golden amber and smells nutty (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and pour into a heat-proof bowl to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix wet ingredients: Whisk the warm brown butter, brown sugar, and white sugar vigorously for 2 minutes. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, whisking until smooth and glossy.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Make the dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix on low speed or by hand until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1-2 hours (or up to 3 days).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place on sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers look slightly soft.
- Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm.
Notes
Do not skip the chilling step; it prevents spreading and ensures a chewy texture. Watch the butter closely as it burns quickly. Weigh flour for accuracy or use the spoon-and-level method. Underbake slightly for a fudgy center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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