Here’s a delicious recipe for browned butter chocolate chip cookies that you’ll absolutely love! These cookies feature the rich, caramel-like flavor of browned butter and brown sugar, crispy edges, and soft, thick centers with melty chocolate chips.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
Instructions:
- Brown the Butter: Start by cutting the butter into small pieces for even melting. Melt it in a wide stainless steel skillet over medium heat. As it melts, swirl the pan occasionally. The butter will bubble and foam, and you should stir it frequently to prevent burning. Once it turns a golden brown color and smells amazing, remove it from the heat and transfer it to a cool bowl or glass measuring cup. Let it cool for about 5-10 minutes.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cooled butter, sugars, and vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs and beat for another 1-2 minutes until the mixture is shiny and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently mix in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined into a dense, shiny dough. Let the dough cool for about 15-20 minutes before adding the chocolate chips or chunks to prevent them from melting.
- Rest the Dough: After mixing in the chocolate, let the dough rest for another 20-30 minutes. This step helps the flour absorb moisture and enhances the browned butter flavor throughout the cookies.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Shape the cookie dough into 3-tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for about 9 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft and puffy.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 15-20 minutes. This waiting period is crucial as it allows the centers to sink slightly and the cookies to achieve the perfect combination of crispy edges and chewy middles.
Enjoy baking these scrumptious browned butter chocolate chip cookies that are sure to be a hit with everyone!
