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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Indulge in these Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring nutty browned butter and melty chocolate for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned then chilled
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 and 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a light-colored skillet over medium heat until deep golden brown with nutty notes; then cool and refrigerate until solid.
  2. Beat the solidified brown butter with the granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture; mix until just combined.
  6. Drizzle in milk and stir until cohesive.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  8. Scoop and roll dough into balls, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F and arrange dough balls on baking sheets, sprinkling with optional sea salt.
  10. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are set, then cool on a wire rack.

Notes

For a chewier cookie, use dark brown sugar and chill the dough longer than 2 hours before baking. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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