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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Chewy and buttery cookies with a deep nutty flavor from browned butter and a perfect sweet-salty balance from sea salt flakes sprinkled on top.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 225g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups (9 oz, 270g) semisweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes, for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup (2 sticks, 225g) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, then begins to foam. Keep stirring until the butter turns a rich golden brown color and smells nutty—about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar and ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar. Pour in the cooled browned butter and stir until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Crack in 1 large egg (room temperature) and add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Mix well until the batter is creamy and glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula. Stop mixing once no flour streaks remain.
  6. Stir in 1½ cups (270g) chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Optional: Cover the dough and chill in the fridge for 30 to 60 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  9. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie with a few sea salt flakes.
  10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers look set but soft.
  11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top just before baking to maintain their crunch. Chilling the dough is optional but improves texture and flavor. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender.

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