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The BEST Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

The BEST Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are the BEST chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookies you'll ever make, combining rich flavors and a perfect texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 cookies
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • 1-quart stainless steel saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Digital thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 10 tablespoon salted butter brown the butter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour measure accurately or the cookies will spread too much
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking soda see notes in FAQ section regarding adjustments for taller cookies
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.67 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 oz dark chocolate coarsely chopped into chunks plus extra for topping
  • 0.5 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • flaky sea salt optional for topping

Instructions
 

  • Brown the butter following the instructions in this post. Let it cool for 20-30 minutes until slightly warmer than room temperature.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl and whisk well to blend evenly.
  • Combine cooled brown butter with both sugars in a large bowl and mix gently with a spatula to combine.
  • Add the egg, milk and vanilla and mix it in until well incorporated and creamy-looking.
  • Add flour mixture and fold in, then add the chocolate chunks and chips and continue mixing until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate the dough for 1-4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Use a 1.35-oz cookie scoop to portion the dough into 14 pieces and roll into balls. Place them on the baking sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden on top and soft in the middle. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Top with flaky sea salt if desired and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use a kitchen scale to weigh the ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baking, Brown Butter, Chewy Cookies, chocolate chip cookies, dessert recipe, homemade cookies
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