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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies finished recipe

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rich, buttery cookies with golden, slightly crisp edges, soft and chewy centers, and plenty of melted chocolate in every bite, enhanced by the warm, nutty flavor of browned butter.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter divided into 3/4 cup (170 g) for browning and 1/4 cup (55 g) for mixing in afterward, with the remaining butter diced
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (approximately 50 g without shell) at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk (approximately 18 g) at room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour measured by weight for accuracy
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips at room temperature

Method
 

Method
  1. Prepare the Baking Equipment

Notes

Chilling the dough helps control spreading and ensures cookies hold their shape.