Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of The Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are a perfect blend of rich, nutty flavors from brown butter and the sweet allure of semi-sweet and mini chocolate chips. With their chewy center and crisp edges, they are ideal for any occasion—be it cozy family gatherings or everyday snacking. Easy to make and entirely customizable, this recipe promises to elevate your cookie game and satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty. Let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and warm brown butter, then add vanilla extract.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in both types of chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg