Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic treat. By browning the butter, the cookies gain a rich, nutty flavor reminiscent of toffee. The result is a perfect balance of crispy edges and soft, gooey centers filled with melty semisweet chocolate chips. The high baking temperature ensures a beautifully golden exterior while maintaining a tender interior. This recipe has been refined over years to achieve the ideal texture and flavor, making it a must-try for cookie enthusiasts.

Ingredients:

• 1¼ cups (280g) unsalted butter

• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2¾ cups (357g) all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons baking soda

• 2–2½ cups (360–480g) semisweet chocolate chips
  
  

Directions:

1. Brown the Butter: Place the butter in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the butter reaches an amber color with brown bits at the bottom. This process should take about 5–7 minutes.

2. Cool the Butter: Transfer the browned butter to a large bowl and chill or freeze until it returns to a solid state. Ensure it's room temperature, solid, but soft enough to be creamed.

3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 1 minute.

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.

5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.

6. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

7. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.

8. Shape Cookies: Scoop about ¼ cup of dough per cookie and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

9. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.

10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
    
    

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: Approximately 340 kcal

• Protein: 3g

• Fat: 20g

• Carbohydrates: 40g

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugar: 25g

• Sodium: 150mg