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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies that melt in your mouth, featuring rich flavors and a delightful chewy center.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter to make brown butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cup white sugar can replace with extra brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract try homemade for a richer flavor
  • 2 large eggs can substitute with flaxseed eggs or applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional, enhances chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda vital for cookie success
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch can be omitted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can swap for gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips preferred type for melting pockets

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Ice cream scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the brown butter by melting the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir until golden brown and nutty in aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Combine wet ingredients by mixing brown butter with brown sugar and white sugar until creamy, then add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
  3. Mix dry ingredients by whisking flour, baking soda, and cornstarch in a separate bowl, then gradually fold it into the wet mixture.
  4. Add chocolate chips, gently folding until incorporated.
  5. Portion out dough onto a prepared baking sheet using an ice cream scoop, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 11-12 minutes until edges are golden; the centers should remain slightly underbaked.
  7. Cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or in the fridge for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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