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Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These salted brown butter chocolate chip cookies offer a perfect balance of salty and sweet with a deep, caramel-like flavor from browned butter and a delightful flaky sea salt topping. They have crisp edges, soft centers, and gooey chocolate pockets, making them an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (for dough)
  • Flaky sea salt for topping
  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir constantly to prevent burning. The butter will foam, then turn a golden brown with a nutty aroma. Once browned, remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl. Let it cool for 10 minutes until it thickens but is still pourable.
  2. Mix sugars and browned butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar. Use a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. The batter will look glossy and rich.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips: Use a spatula to fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Chill the dough (optional but recommended): Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  8. Scoop and bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place rounded dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
  9. Cool and enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Stir butter constantly when browning to avoid burning. Chill dough to prevent spreading and improve texture. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a salty crunch. Remove cookies from oven when edges are set but centers are still soft for chewy texture. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.

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