Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

25m
Serves 15
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Directions

  1. 1Add butter to a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Allow butter to melt and brown while stirring continuously for approximately 5-8 minutes.
  3. 3Pour the brown butter into a large bowl and set it aside to cool slightly for 15-20 minutes.
  4. 4Chop the chocolate bar into small pieces.
  5. 5Add both sugars to the cooled brown butter and whisk until well combined.
  6. 6Add eggs and whisk until well combined and the mixture is lighter in color.
  7. 7Add heavy cream and vanilla, then whisk until well combined and the mixture appears like caramel.
  8. 8In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  9. 9Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
  10. 10Add chocolate chips and chopped chocolate; gently fold until evenly dispersed.
  11. 11Use a large cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  12. 12Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 3-4 hours or overnight.
  13. 13Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  14. 14Space the cookies on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
  15. 15Bake the cookies at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until the center is slightly puffed up and lightly golden, and the edges are golden and set.
  16. 16Remove from the oven and if needed, immediately use a bowl or large round cookie cutter to shape them into a perfect circle.
  17. 17Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • flaky sea salt

Equipment

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Tips

  • For the best texture and flavor, chill the dough overnight or up to 48 hours.
  • If needed, immediately after baking, use a bowl or large round cookie cutter to shape the cookies into a perfect circle.
  • Press extra chocolate chips into the cookies immediately after removing them from the oven to get melty chocolate on top.
  • The cookies will continue to bake on the baking sheet while cooling, so don't be afraid to pull them right at the 12-minute mark if you like them less done.
  • If you like your cookies more done, keep them in the oven for 1-2 more minutes.