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Tender Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These tender brown butter chocolate chip cookies feature crispy edges and gooey centers, delivering a rich, nutty flavor and perfect texture in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed (165g) light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup (227g) of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly as it melts, then foams and starts to turn golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat immediately once browned bits appear.
  2. Pour the browned butter into a heatproof bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes until still liquid but not hot.
  3. In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Add the cooled brown butter and mix with an electric mixer or whisk until combined and slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and beat until smooth and glossy.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly through the dough.
  8. Optional: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to control spread and improve flavor.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  10. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet, each about 1 1/2 tablespoons (20g).
  11. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look soft and slightly underbaked.
  12. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the brown butter carefully to avoid burning; remove from heat as soon as it turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Chilling the dough is optional but recommended to control spread and improve flavor. Pull cookies out when edges are set but centers still look soft for gooey centers. Use quality chocolate chips for best flavor.

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