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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in these Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with crispy edges and gooey centers, a true treat for cookie lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 ¼ cups Butter browned for a rich, nutty flavor
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar adds sweetness and texture
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed for moisture and toffee flavor
  • 2 large Eggs binding agents for richness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances sweetness and flavor
  • 2 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour for structure and chewiness
  • ½ teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda leavening agent
  • 2-2 ½ cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips for added texture and sweetness
Optional Toppings
  • Flaked Sea Salt for sprinkling on top before baking

Equipment

  • Medium-large saucepan
  • baking sheets
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt butter in saucepan, stirring until deep honey color, about 5–7 minutes. Cool to solidify.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  3. Combine cooled butter with sugars, blend until smooth, then mix in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Form dough into ¼ cup balls and place on baking sheets, leaving space to spread.
  7. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are golden-brown and centers soft.
  8. Cool on the sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least an hour for better flavor and texture. Sprinkle flaked sea salt on top before baking.

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