Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

12m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. 2Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a deep amber color and develops a nutty aroma.
  3. 3Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. 4In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. 5In a large bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  6. 6Whisk for 1-2 minutes until a smooth paste forms.
  7. 7Crack in the egg and add the vanilla extract.
  8. 8Mix until well combined.
  9. 9Fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined.
  10. 10Stir in the chocolate chips.
  11. 11Scoop 4 cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Top with additional chocolate chips if desired.
  12. 12Bake for 12 minutes or until golden and crispy at the edges, gooey at the center.
  13. 13Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool further.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

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