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Chewy Brown Butter Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These chewy cookies feature the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter combined with semi-sweet chocolate chips and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect balance of sweet and salty.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (in dough), plus extra flaky sea salt for sprinkling
  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir frequently. After 5-7 minutes, when the butter foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, remove from heat immediately. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and eggs: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup packed brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Add 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Incorporate browned butter: Slowly pour the cooled brown butter into the sugar and egg mixture, stirring gently until fully combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon fine sea salt.
  5. Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips with a spatula.
  7. Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  9. Scoop and sprinkle sea salt: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart on the sheets. Lightly sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt.
  10. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look soft and slightly underbaked. Rotate pans halfway through if desired.
  11. Cool: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes improves flavor and prevents spreading. Use flaky sea salt like Maldon for the best finishing touch. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies chewy.

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