Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
What Makes These Irresistible?
These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies take your classic chocolate chip cookie to a whole new level with the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter. Browning the butter not only enhances the taste but gives these cookies a deep caramel-like aroma that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of chocolate chips. Soft and chewy on the inside, with slightly crisp edges, these cookies are perfect for any occasion or as a comforting treat at home.
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Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 egg, at room temperature
1 egg yolk, at room temperature
1 tablespoon heavy cream
2½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1 semi-sweet chocolate bar (chopped)
Instructions
Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter begins to brown and emit a nutty fragrance. Be careful not to burn it! Once browned, transfer the butter to a heatproof bowl and chill it in the fridge for about 10 minutes. It should still be soft enough to mix but slightly solidified
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Once the browned butter is ready, transfer it to a medium bowl. Beat in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy.
Mix in the egg, egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Make the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until everything is incorporated.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and the chopped semi-sweet chocolate bar, distributing them evenly throughout the dough. Scoop the dough balls onto a lined parchment tray using a 2-3 TBSP cookie, scoop. Tightly wrap the tray in clingwrap and chill in the fridge for up to 48 hours (minimum of 30 minutes).*
Preheat the Oven: While the butter chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If chilling the dough overnight, let dough rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before baking.
Place the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie for them to spread. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers still look soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Top with flakey salt and enjoy the rich, decadent flavor of browned butter in every bite!
Notes
Browning the Butter: Slowly melt the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it turns a golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. This process enhances the cookies with a rich, caramelized flavor. Let it cool slightly before using.
Importance of Chilling the Dough: Chill the dough for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to develop and prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
Top with Flaky Salt: Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the cookies after baking to balance the sweetness and highlight the rich chocolate flavor.
Use a Mix of Chocolates: Combine chocolate chips, chunks, and chopped chocolate bars for varying textures and a more complex chocolate flavor in every bite.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 72 minutes
Yield: 12 XL cookies or 20 medium/large cookies
