Brown butter chocolate chip cookies 🍪
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter melted and browned
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 tbsp white sugar
1 egg yolk room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla
2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chocolate bar chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Brown the butter: Melt the butter in a medium sized pan over medium heat. Once it melts, it will crackle, then become foamy – continue mixing the butter while this happens to prevent burning. The butter will go from melted to golden brown quickly, and you'll know it's almost done when the aroma of browned butter arrives. The whole process should take about 5 minutes! Once golden, remove from heat and transfer to a glass bowl to cool as you measure out the rest of your ingredients. (Cool at least 15 minutes).
1/4 cup butter
In a large bowl, whisk cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Add in vanilla and egg. Whisk until smooth.
1/3 cup light brown sugar,1 tbsp white sugar,1 egg yolk,1 tbsp vanilla
Add in flour, baking soda, and salt. Use a rubber spatula and fold the dough until just combined. Do not over mix! Add in dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips and fold into dough.
2/3 cups all-purpose flour,1/4 tsp baking soda,1/4 tsp salt,1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips,1/4 cup chocolate bar
Scoop 3 cookie dough balls and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake for 13-16 minutes. Mine took 16 minutes. The cookies will be ready when the edges are a golden brown, but the inside will look very soft. Remove from oven and sprinkle a dash of sea salt if desired. Let the cookies cool on the hot pan for a few minutes before serving warm or cool completely and enjoy!
Brown butter chocolate chip cookies elevate the classic treat with a nutty flavor and chewy texture that cookie lovers crave. Baking these cookies begins with the key technique of browning butter, which amplifies the depth of flavor and adds a delightful aroma to your kitchen. Follow the simple steps for melting the butter, watching for that golden hue and rich scent that indicates it's ready. In this recipe, you’ll combine brown sugar and white sugar for the perfect sweetness balance, along with room-temperature egg yolks to create that tender crumb we all desire. The use of semi-sweet chocolate chips paired with chopped chocolate bar creates unexpected bursts of chocolate in each bite, making these cookies extra indulgent. To ensure the cookies achieve that bake house quality, preheat your oven to 325°F and allow your cookie dough to rest before scooping it onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Each batch should be watched closely; the cookies are done when the edges turn golden brown while the center remains soft. For an extra touch, sprinkle a dash of sea salt on top right after pulling them from the oven. Enjoy them warm or let them cool fully for a delightful dessert with intensified flavors. These cookies make the perfect companion for a glass of milk or a warm cup of coffee. Share them with friends or save them for yourself; either way, they’re sure to impress!
