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Ultimate Crispy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy edges and soft centers with rich brown butter flavor and gooey chocolate pockets. Perfect for any occasion and a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, for browning
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed (165g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk. After about 5-7 minutes, the butter will melt, foam, then start turning a golden brown with a nutty aroma. Watch carefully—don’t let it burn. Once browned, immediately remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar and ¾ cup (165g) packed light brown sugar. Add the slightly cooled brown butter and whisk until smooth. Add 2 large eggs (room temp) one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt. Slowly add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined—don’t overmix.
  4. Fold in 1 ½ cups (270g) semisweet chocolate chips evenly through the dough.
  5. Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours). Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop generous tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden and crisp but centers still look slightly soft. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Chilling the dough is crucial for crisp edges and prevents spreading. Flatten cookie scoops slightly for even baking. Remove cookies when centers look slightly underdone; they firm up as they cool.

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