Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, browned (228g, browned to 190g)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup brown sugar, (220g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, (150g)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, (6g)
- 2 3/4 cups flour, (360g)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, (8g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda, (3g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder, (5g)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, (3g)
- 2 cups chocolate chips, (340g)
Instructions
- 1
In a large glass bowl, combine the browned butter and milk. Allow the mixture to cool completely for approximately 30 minutes before proceeding to the next step. This cooling period is crucial for the texture of the cookies.
⏱️ 30 min
- 2
Once the butter and milk mixture has cooled, add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the bowl. Whisk until both sugars are fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Next, whisk in the 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Continue whisking until the mixture is well incorporated and has a smooth consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix briefly until just combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Finally, add the flour and chocolate chips to the bowl. Using a spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to rest for at least 2 hours. Chilling the dough helps to develop flavor and prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
⏱️ 120 min
- 7
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out 2.5 tablespoon-sized balls of dough and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Bake the cookies for 10-13 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden brown. The centers may still look slightly soft, but they will set as they cool.
⏱️ 13 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet or a wire rack before enjoying. This allows them to firm up and prevents them from breaking apart.
⏱️ 20 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 1 cup butter, browned (228g, browned to 190g)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup brown sugar, (220g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, (150g)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, (6g)
- 2 3/4 cups flour, (360g)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, (8g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda, (3g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder, (5g)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, (3g)
- 2 cups chocolate chips, (340g)
Instructions
- 1
In a large glass bowl, combine the browned butter and milk. Allow the mixture to cool completely for approximately 30 minutes before proceeding to the next step. This cooling period is crucial for the texture of the cookies.
⏱️ 30 min - 2
Once the butter and milk mixture has cooled, add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the bowl. Whisk until both sugars are fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Next, whisk in the 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Continue whisking until the mixture is well incorporated and has a smooth consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix briefly until just combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Finally, add the flour and chocolate chips to the bowl. Using a spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to rest for at least 2 hours. Chilling the dough helps to develop flavor and prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
⏱️ 120 min - 7
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out 2.5 tablespoon-sized balls of dough and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Bake the cookies for 10-13 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden brown. The centers may still look slightly soft, but they will set as they cool.
⏱️ 13 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet or a wire rack before enjoying. This allows them to firm up and prevents them from breaking apart.
⏱️ 20 min