Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

41 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by putting 3/4 of a cup of butter on low heat on the stove.
  2. 2Start by putting 3/4 of a cup of butter on low heat on the stove.
  3. 3Start by putting 3/4 of a cup of butter on low heat on the stove.
  4. 4First, it will start to bubble up like this.
  5. 5First, it will start to bubble up like this.
  6. 6First, it will start to bubble up like this.
  7. 7Eventually, it will turn into a beautiful golden-brown color.
  8. 8Eventually, it will turn into a beautiful golden-brown color.
  9. 9Eventually, it will turn into a beautiful golden-brown color.
  10. 10Take it off the heat.
  11. 11Take it off the heat.
  12. 12Take it off the heat.
  13. 13Then add in 1 cup of light brown sugar and 1/4 cup of white sugar.
  14. 14Then add in 1 cup of light brown sugar and 1/4 cup of white sugar.
  15. 15Then add in 1 cup of light brown sugar and 1/4 cup of white sugar.
  16. 16Mix that until just combined.
  17. 17Mix that until just combined.
  18. 18Mix that until just combined.
  19. 19Then add in 1 large egg yolk, 1 whole egg, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla.
  20. 20Then add in 1 large egg yolk, 1 whole egg, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla.
  21. 21Then add in 1 large egg yolk, 1 whole egg, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla.
  22. 22Mix until it becomes a smooth, consistent mixture.
  23. 23Mix until it becomes a smooth, consistent mixture.
  24. 24Mix until it becomes a smooth, consistent mixture.
  25. 25Then add in 1 and 3/4 cups of spooned and leveled all-purpose flour.
  26. 26Then add in 1 and 3/4 cups of spooned and leveled all-purpose flour.
  27. 27Then add in 1 and 3/4 cups of spooned and leveled all-purpose flour.
  28. 28Add 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  29. 29Add 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  30. 30Add 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  31. 31Mix this until just combined.
  32. 32Mix this until just combined.
  33. 33Mix this until just combined.
  34. 34Then add in 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips or 8oz of chopped chocolate.
  35. 35Then add in 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips or 8oz of chopped chocolate.
  36. 36Then add in 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips or 8oz of chopped chocolate.
  37. 37Mix until the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  38. 38Mix until the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  39. 39Mix until the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  40. 40From there, scoop your cookie dough into 2oz balls.
  41. 41From there, scoop your cookie dough into 2oz balls.
  42. 42From there, scoop your cookie dough into 2oz balls.
  43. 43Roll them between your hands.
  44. 44Roll them between your hands.
  45. 45Roll them between your hands.
  46. 46Add a few more pieces of chocolate to the top of each cookie.
  47. 47Add a few more pieces of chocolate to the top of each cookie.
  48. 48Add a few more pieces of chocolate to the top of each cookie.
  49. 49You need to chill these cookies for at least 30 minutes.
  50. 50You need to chill these cookies for at least 30 minutes.
  51. 51You need to chill these cookies for at least 30 minutes.
  52. 52Cover them and place them in the fridge.
  53. 53Cover them and place them in the fridge.
  54. 54Cover them and place them in the fridge.
  55. 55When you're ready, bake at 350°F for 11 to 12 minutes.
  56. 56When you're ready, bake at 350°F for 11 to 12 minutes.
  57. 57When you're ready, bake at 350°F for 11 to 12 minutes.
  58. 58Always top your cookies with a little sea salt.
  59. 59Always top your cookies with a little sea salt.
  60. 60Always top your cookies with a little sea salt.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use 3 times as much vanilla as normal for enhanced flavor.
  • Chilling the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes deepens flavor and leads to a better texture.
  • Add a few extra chocolate pieces to the top of each cookie dough ball before baking for a better appearance.
  • Always top your cookies with a little sea salt after baking for an enhanced taste and visual appeal