The Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of The Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, a perfect blend of rich, nutty flavors and sweet chocolate. These cookies boast a chewy texture with crisp edges, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 17 large cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until golden brown and fragrant. Let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet and mini chocolate chips.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop cookie dough onto prepared sheets with enough space between each cookie. Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg