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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies: Irresistibly Chewy Delights

These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy delights that elevate your classic recipe, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Browned
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted
  • 1 large Eggs
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to butter used
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips or Chopped Chocolate
For Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips 70-75% dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Toffee Bits

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until it turns golden brown.
  2. Mix Sugars and Butter: Whisk together the browned butter with both brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add Eggs: Mix in one whole egg and an additional yolk until fluffy.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt, then mix into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in Chocolate: Gently fold in chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
  6. Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F, scoop dough onto a baking sheet, and bake for 11-13 minutes.
  8. Cool and Store: Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill dough overnight for enhanced flavor and texture. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft.

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