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Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe with Crisp Edges Easy and Perfect

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These chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookies feature crisp edges and a deep, nutty flavor from browned butter. Perfectly balanced with melty chocolate pockets, they are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, foams, then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat immediately when brown specks appear and transfer to a heatproof bowl. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and eggs: In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add cooled browned butter and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
  6. Chill dough: Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 60 minutes).
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  8. Shape dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoons, drop 2-tablespoon dough balls onto baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden and crisp but centers look slightly soft. Rotate trays halfway through baking.
  10. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Do not rush browning the butter; remove immediately when nutty aroma appears to avoid bitterness. Chilling dough is essential to prevent spreading and improve texture. Watch baking time carefully to achieve crisp edges and chewy centers. Optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt on baked cookies for contrast. For bigger cookies, increase scoop size and add 2-3 minutes to baking time.

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