The Best Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Spicy Moose

The Best Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ultimate browned butter chocolate chip cookies

These cookies feature nutty browned butter, rich chocolate chips, and perfectly chewy centers with crispy edges - the ultimate chocolate chip cookie experience.

107Min
24Servings
165Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianKid friendly
#cookies#chocolate#baking#dessert#brown butter

Equipment

frying pan
stove
mixing bowl
mixing spoon
whisk
oven
baking sheet
parchment paper

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

unsalted butter (room_temperature)

226 g

granulated sugar

100 g

brown sugar

150 g

large egg (room_temperature)

2 piece

vanilla extract

10 ml

all-purpose flour

300 g

baking soda

5 g

salt

5 g

chocolate chips

200 g

Instructions

1

Brown the butter

Melt and brown the butter until it develops a nutty aroma and golden color.

8 minMedium heattimer 8 min
Watch carefully - butter can burn quickly after it starts browning
2

Cool the browned butter

Transfer browned butter to a bowl and let it cool to room temperature.

15 min
Butter should still be liquid but not hot when mixing
3

Mix sugars with browned butter

Combine granulated and brown sugars with the cooled browned butter.

3 min
4

Add eggs and vanilla

Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.

2 min
5

Combine dry ingredients

Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.

2 min
6

Mix wet and dry ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.

3 min
7

Add chocolate chips

Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

2 min
8

Chill the dough

Cover and refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes.

30 mintimer 30 min
Chilling prevents spreading and enhances flavor development
9

Preheat oven

Preheat oven to 180°C and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

10 min180°C
10

Shape the cookies

Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 5cm apart.

10 min
11

Bake the cookies

Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look slightly underdone.

12 min180°Ctimer 12 min
Cookies will continue to set as they cool - don't overbake
12

Cool the cookies

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

10 min
Cooling on sheet prevents breaking while still warm

Storage

Fridge: 5 days
Freezer: 90 days
Reheat: Room temperature or oven 180°C for 2-3 minutes

Store in airtight container. Frozen cookies can be baked directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to baking time

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