Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

41m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Put 3/4 cup of butter on low heat on the stove.
  2. 2Let it bubble up and turn a beautiful golden brown color.
  3. 3Take the browned butter off the heat.
  4. 4Add 1 cup of light brown sugar and 1/4 cup of white sugar to the butter.
  5. 5Mix until just combined.
  6. 6Add 1 large egg yolk, 1 whole egg, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla.
  7. 7Mix until a smooth, uniform batter forms.
  8. 8Add 1 3/4 cups of spooned and leveled all-purpose flour.
  9. 9Add 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  10. 10Mix until just combined.
  11. 11Add 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips (or 8 oz of chopped chocolate).
  12. 12Scoop the cookie dough into 2oz balls.
  13. 13Roll the cookie dough balls between your hands.
  14. 14Add a few more pieces of chocolate to the top of each cookie.
  15. 15Chill the cookies for at least 30 minutes.
  16. 16Cover the cookies and place them in the fridge.
  17. 17Bake at 350°F for 11 to 12 minutes.
  18. 18Top your cookies with a little sea salt.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • sea salt

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use three times as much vanilla as normal for enhanced flavor.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes to deepen flavor and improve texture.