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Ultimate Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt Flakes

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A recipe for chocolate chip cookies featuring browned butter for a deep, nutty, caramelized flavor, resulting in a chewy center and crisp edge.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the butter foams, then subsides, and brown bits form at the bottom. The butter will smell nutty. Immediately pour the brown butter into a heatproof bowl and let it cool for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 72 hours, for best flavor development.
  7. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underdone.
  10. Immediately sprinkle the tops of the hot cookies with flaky sea salt.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Browning the butter adds a deep, toasted flavor that improves the cookie profile.
  • Chilling the dough is necessary for the best texture and to prevent excessive spreading.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chunks for better melting and gooey texture.

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