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Why You’ll Fall Head Over Heels for These Cookies
These simple brown butter chocolate chip cookies have a slight gourmet touch. They are basically a classic favorite cookie. Brown butter, with its nutty caramel notes, brings them to the level of an authentic bakery. They are crunchy on the sides, chewy in the center, and infested with melting chocolate pieces.
Ingredients: Your Cookie Adventure Begins!
- Unsalted butter (we’re going to brown this baby!)
- All-purpose flour (the canvas for our masterpiece)
- Brown sugar (for that extra oomph of flavor)
- Granulated sugar (because why stop at one type of sugar?)
- Eggs (to bind our cookie dreams together)
- Vanilla extract (a little aromatic magic)
- Baking soda (for that perfect rise)
- Salt (to make all the flavors pop)
- Chocolate chips and chunks (a mix of milk and dark, because we’re fancy like that)
Let’s Get Baking: Step-by-Step Cookie Magic
Brown Butter Brilliance: Mastering the First Step
- Melt our butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Watch for those brown bits at the bottom – that’s where the magic happens
- Once it smells nutty and looks golden brown, take it off the heat
- Let it cool – we don’t want scrambled eggs in our cookies!
Mix, Fold, and Chill: Creating Cookie Perfection
- Cream your cooled brown butter with both sugars
- Beat in those eggs and vanilla
- Gradually mix in your dry ingredients
- Fold in your chocolate chip medley (try not to eat them all!)
- Here’s the hard part: chill that dough for at least an hour (I know, the waiting is torture!)
Scoop, Bake, and Enjoy The Final Countdown
- start by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Lay balls of dough on a baking sheet
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden- let them cool on the sheet for a few minutes.
- After that, you can transfer them to the wire rack
- Cool them on the wire rack to be cold all the way.
Expert Tips and Tricks: Cookie Secrets Revealed!
Butter Basics: Choosing and Browning Like a Pro
- Use unsalted butter, which allows you to manage the level of salt
- Don’t walk away while browning – it can go from perfect to burnt in seconds!
- Scrape all those browned bits into your dough – where the flavor lives!
Chocolate Chip Choices: Mix and Match for Flavor Explosion
- Use a mix of chocolates for depth of flavor (dark, milk, even white!)
- Chop up a chocolate bar for those melty puddles of goodness
- Sprinkle some sea salt on top before baking to add extra flavor.
Variations: Brown Butter Cookies with a Twist
Nutty Additions: Taking It to the Next Level
- Brown Butter Pecan: Fold in some toasted pecans for extra crunch
- Hazelnut Heaven: Mix in some chopped hazelnuts and use hazelnut extract
- Macadamia Madness: White chocolate and macadamia nuts for a tropical twist
Flavor Boosters: Unexpected Mix-Ins
- Maple Bacon: Yes, indeed, you heard me. The crushed bacon and a drop of maple syrup
- Espresso Dream: Add a tablespoon of espresso powder for a mocha vibe
- Spice It Up: A pinch of cinnamon or cardamom for warmth and complexity
Serving Suggestions: Cookie Bliss Elevated
- making a delicious homemade ice cream sandwich, place some vanilla ice cream between two cookies. Crumble them over your morning yogurt (breakfast cookies are totally a thing)
- Use them as the base for a killer cookie butter (spread on everything!)
Storage Secrets: Keeping Your Cookies Fresh and Fabulous
- keep in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft
- Freeze balls of dough for on-demand cookies anytime
- If they start to get stale, pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds – good as new!
FAQs: All Your Burning Pancake Questions Answered!
What's the secret to chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookies?
Use more brown sugar than white sugar and slightly underbake the cookies.
Can I make brown butter chocolate chip cookies without chilling the dough?
While possible, chilling the dough for at least 1 hour improves flavor and texture.
How do you brown butter for cookies?
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
What makes brown butter chocolate chip cookies different?
Brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that enhances the traditional chocolate chip cookie taste.
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These brown butter chocolate chip cookies are a gourmet twist on a classic favorite. The nutty, caramel notes of brown butter elevate these cookies to bakery-quality status. They're crispy on the edges, chewy in the center, and loaded with melty chocolate chunks.
Equipment
- Saucepan for browning butter
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer (stand or hand)
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Cookie scoop or spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup 226g unsalted butter
- 1/4 cups 280g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup 200g brown sugar
- 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups 340g mixed chocolate chips and chunks
Instructions
Brown the butter:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly as it foams and sputters.
- Once it smells nutty and has golden brown bits, remove from heat.
- Pour into a heat-safe bowl and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
Prepare dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Mix wet ingredients:
- In a large bowl, beat cooled brown butter and both sugars until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
Combine and chill:
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chunks.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat and prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Scoop and bake:
- Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) onto prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
Cool and enjoy:
- Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve warm with a glass of cold milk
- Crumble over ice cream for a decadent sundae
- Package in cute boxes for homemade gifts
- Watch the butter closely as it browns to avoid burning
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation
- Don’t overbake – they should look slightly underdone in the center
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring
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