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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delicious chocolate chip cookies made with brown butter for a unique twist, featuring a perfect blend of sugars for a chewy texture.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter Browned for flavor
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg At room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk At room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt Plus more flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Chocolate Chips
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Or roughly chopped chocolate

Method
 

Brown the Butter
  1. In a small saucepan, place the unsalted butter over medium-low heat.
  2. Stir gently and scrape the bottom and sides of the pan every 10 to 15 seconds.
  3. Cook until the butter is golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes, then cool slightly.
Mix the Sugars
  1. In a large mixing bowl, mix the brown butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined.
  2. Add the egg and extra yolk along with vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. Add flour, baking soda, and kosher salt to the wet mixture.
  2. Gently fold until no flour streaks remain; do not overmix.
Add Chocolate Chips
  1. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed, being careful not to overmix.
Chill the Dough
  1. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Baking Sheets
  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop the Dough
  1. Let dough sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  2. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake
  1. Bake cookies for 12 to 13 minutes until puffed with light golden edges.
  2. Remove from oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Cool
  1. Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, serve warm and store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.