Brown butter CC coffee cookies🫶
Brown butter chocolate dipped coffee chocolate chip cookies - now it’s a mouthful but my oh my is it delicious!
Brown Butter Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies:
Ingredients
• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1½ tsp instant espresso powder
• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¾ tsp fine sea salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
Chocolate Dip
• 6–8 oz semi-sweet chocolate
Instructions
1. Brown butter until golden and nutty; cool 10 minutes.
2. Whisk butter with sugars. Add egg, yolk, vanilla, and espresso.
3. Fold in dry ingredients, then chocolate chips.
4. Chill dough 30–45 minutes.
5. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 min (edges set, centers soft). Cool.
6. Dip bottoms in melted chocolate, sprinkle with flaky salt, and let set.#holidayeats #holidaybaking #brownbutterchocolatechip #cookies #lemon8food @Lemon8 Food
If you're looking to elevate your cookie game with a rich, flavorful twist, brown butter coffee chocolate chip cookies are a fantastic choice. Brown butter, also known as beurre noisette, adds a deep, nutty aroma to your baked goods, transforming ordinary cookies into something extraordinary. The key is to melt unsalted butter over medium heat until it foams and then browns to a golden, fragrant state — be careful not to burn it! In this recipe, the addition of instant espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor, creating a complex and indulgent taste profile that coffee lovers will appreciate. You don’t have to brew espresso; just a small amount of the powder blended into the dough is enough to add a subtle coffee undertone without overpowering the cookie’s sweetness. Chilling the dough is an essential step that not only helps the flavors meld but also gives the cookies a better texture. It prevents spreading, resulting in cookies that are soft in the center and slightly crisp on the edges. Baking at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes ensures a perfect balance where the edges are set but the centers remain tender. Once baked and cooled, dipping the cookie bottoms into melted semi-sweet chocolate adds a luxurious finish that’s hard to resist. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on the chocolate enhances the sweetness and balances the richness, making each bite a delightful experience. These cookies are perfect for holiday baking or any special occasion where you want to impress guests with a homemade treat that boasts sophisticated flavors. They also store well in an airtight container, allowing you to enjoy their deliciousness for several days. For those who love experimenting, you can customize this recipe by adding nuts such as toasted pecans or walnuts for extra crunch or using different types of chocolate for the dip, like dark or milk chocolate, depending on your taste preferences. The combination of brown butter, coffee, and chocolate is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that adds a gourmet touch to your baking repertoire.
