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Cozy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These thick, chewy cookies feature a rich brown butter flavor with melty chocolate chips, perfect for cozy nights and quick baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (270 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly as it melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma and brown specks. Remove from heat immediately and transfer to a heatproof bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Mix sugars and egg: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Add the slightly cooled brown butter and mix until combined and slightly fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until no lumps remain.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Add chocolate chips: Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Chill dough (optional): Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes for thicker cookies and better spread control.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look soft. Cookies will firm up as they cool.
  9. Cool: Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use a heavy-bottomed pan to brown butter evenly without burning. Chill dough for thicker cookies and better spread control. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender. Underbake slightly for chewy centers. Use an ice cream scoop for uniform cookie sizes. Reduce salt to 1/4 teaspoon if using salted butter.

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Keywords: brown butter, chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, thick cookies, easy cookies, cozy dessert

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