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Crispy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These crispy brown butter chocolate chip cookies feature a perfect balance of chewy centers and shatteringly crisp edges, elevated by the deep, nutty flavor of browned butter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet and dark mix recommended)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until milk solids turn golden brown and it smells nutty (about 10 minutes). Pour into a heat-proof bowl and cool for 10-15 minutes until warm.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, combine cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed just until flour disappears. Do not over-mix.
  6. Fold in chocolate: Gently fold in chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Chill dough: Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 48 hours) to solidify fat and prevent excessive spreading.
  8. Scoop and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers look slightly soft.
  9. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Ensure butter is cooled to warm (not hot) before adding sugar to avoid cooking the eggs. Chilling the dough is essential for crisp edges. Rotate baking sheets halfway through for even browning. Cookies continue to cook on the hot pan after removal.

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