Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. 2Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  4. 4Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a deep amber color and develops a nutty aroma (approximately 5-7 minutes).
  5. 5Remove from heat and let cool.
  6. 6In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. 7Set aside the dry ingredients.
  8. 8In a large bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  9. 9Whisk for 1-2 minutes until a smooth paste forms.
  10. 10Crack in the egg and add the vanilla extract.
  11. 11Mix until well combined, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  12. 12Fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined.
  13. 13Stir in the chocolate chips.
  14. 14Scoop 4 cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  15. 15Top with additional chocolate chips if desired.
  16. 16Bake for 12 minutes or until golden and crispy at the edges, gooey at the center.
  17. 17Allow 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
  • 0.3333333333333333 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large 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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