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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Warm, nutty, and impossibly chewy, these cookies feature a delightful twist with brown butter enhancing their classic flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, browned then chilled to solid
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 and 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Melt the butter in a light-colored skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until browned. Let it cool and refrigerate until solid.
  2. Cream sugars and brown butter: Beat the solidified brown butter with sugars until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in the egg, yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Mix dry into wet: Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Add milk: Stir in milk until cohesive.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips.
  8. Scoop and chill: Form dough balls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Preheat and prepare: Line baking sheets and preheat oven to 375°F (191°C).
  10. Bake and cool: Bake for 12-14 minutes, cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Chill dough for best results; darker brown sugar can be used for enhanced flavor.

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Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, brown butter, dessert, baking

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