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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies: Irresistibly Chewy Bliss

Discover the delightful twist of Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, a culinary victory with rich flavors and chewy texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Browned for nutty depth
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Packed for accuracy
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can be swapped with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Large Eggs Room temperature for smooth mixing
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent for chewiness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
For the Chocolatey Goodness
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Delightful richness, can mix in nuts

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Brown the Butter. Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan, stirring continuously for about 5 to 7 minutes until golden and aromatic. Cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Mix Sugars. Combine packed brown sugar and granulated sugar with cooled brown butter, mixing until creamy and fluffy for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Add Chocolate Chips. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Step 6: Preheat Oven. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Step 7: Bake Cookies. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden, and centers slightly soft.
  8. Step 8: Cool Cookies. Allow cookies to cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal taste, ensure you stir continuously while browning the butter and use room temperature ingredients. Avoid overmixing the dough to retain tenderness.

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