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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Easy Soft Chewy Centers

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These brown butter chocolate chip cookies feature a deep, nutty richness with soft, chewy centers and crispy edges, perfect for any occasion and quick to bake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, browned
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed (165g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts and foams. When milk solids turn golden brown and smell nutty, remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and eggs: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and brown sugar. Slowly pour in cooled brown butter and stir until well mixed. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until creamy and smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gradually using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
  6. Optional: Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes to 2 hours to control spreading and deepen flavor.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden but centers look soft. Remove promptly to avoid overbaking.
  9. Let cookies sit on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Use room temperature eggs for smooth mixing. Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender. Remove cookies from oven when edges are golden but centers still look slightly underbaked; they will firm up as they cool. Optional chilling of dough improves flavor and controls spreading. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on cookies before baking for enhanced flavor.

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