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Crispy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Chewy Centers

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These cookies feature a rich, nutty flavor from browned butter with crispy edges and chewy centers, delivering a perfect balance of texture and taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 227 g) unsalted butter, browned until golden and fragrant
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed (165 g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340 g) semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until butter melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and transfer to a heat-safe bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and eggs: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Add the slightly cooled brown butter and whisk until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Bring dough together: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
  5. Chill dough (optional): Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour to firm dough and deepen flavor.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. Portion and bake: Drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating halfway, until edges are golden and centers look slightly soft.
  8. Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling and crisp up edges.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Use room temperature eggs for smooth dough. For chewy centers and crispy edges, remove cookies when edges are golden but centers still look soft. Chilling dough helps control spreading and deepens flavor. Press extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a prettier finish.

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