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Cozy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These chewy, buttery cookies feature nutty brown butter and melty chocolate chips, perfect for thoughtful teacher gifts or cozy treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (288 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (270 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly as it melts, then starts foaming. After about 5-7 minutes, the butter will turn golden brown with little brown specks and smell nutty. Remove from heat immediately to avoid burning. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and butter: In a large bowl, combine the browned butter with 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar and 3/4 cup (165 g) packed brown sugar. Use a hand mixer or whisk to combine until smooth and slightly glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Crack in 2 large eggs (room temperature) one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. The mixture should look creamy and well combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups (288 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula. Stop as soon as the flour disappears to avoid overmixing.
  6. Add chocolate chips: Fold in 1 1/2 cups (270 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Chill the dough (optional but recommended): Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up and prevent spreading during baking.
  8. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  9. Scoop the dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
  10. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look slightly soft but set.
  11. Cool: 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. Use room temperature eggs for smooth mixing. Chill dough to prevent spreading and improve texture. Cookies continue cooking off heat, so remove when centers are slightly soft. Optional flaky sea salt adds a gourmet touch.

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