Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies 

These cookies elevate the classic chocolate chip cookie by incorporating brown butter, which imparts a deep, nutty flavor. The result is a cookie with crisp edges, a chewy center, and pockets of melted chocolate perfect for any occasion.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 10 tablespoons (140g) salted butter

• 1 ½ cups (215g) all purpose flour

• ¾ teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ⅔ cup (145g) packed light brown sugar

• ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar

• 1 large egg (at room temperature)

• 1 tablespoon (15ml) milk

• 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract

• 3 oz (85g) dark chocolate, coarsely chopped

• ½ cup (85g) semisweet chocolate chips

• Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Directions

1. Brown the Butter: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma (about 8–10 minutes). Remove from heat and let it cool for 10–20 minutes until it reaches room temperature.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled brown butter with both sugars. Mix gently with a spatula until the mixture resembles thick wet sand. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, stirring until well incorporated.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Add Chocolate: Fold in the chopped dark chocolate and semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1–2 hours to allow flavors to meld and to prevent excessive spreading during baking.

7. Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Scoop dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per cookie)

• Calories: Approximately 200 kcal

• Total Fat: 12g

• Saturated Fat: 7g

• Cholesterol: 30mg

• Sodium: 90mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 24g

• Dietary Fiber: 1g

• Sugars: 18g

• Protein: 2g