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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe: 1-Bowl Foolproof & Irresistible Gourmet Treat


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  • Author: larsa Nordin
  • Total Time: 27
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Achieve gourmet-quality chewy cookies with a rich, nutty flavor by browning the butter first. These easy 1-bowl cookies are perfect for any occasion and require no special techniques.


Ingredients

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10 tbsp (140g) salted butter
1 ½ cups (215g) all-purpose flour
¾ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
⅔ cup (145g) packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
1 large egg (at room temperature)
1 tbsp (15ml) milk
1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
3 oz (85g) dark chocolate, chopped
½ cup (85g) semisweet chocolate chips
Flaky sea salt for finishing


Instructions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until nutty and golden. Remove from heat and let cool slightly
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt
Add cooled browned butter to dry ingredients; mix until combined
Stir in both sugars until incorporated
Beat in egg, then milk and vanilla until smooth
Fold in chopped dark chocolate and chocolate chips
Scoop 1-2 tbsp dough balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden
Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks

Notes

For unsalted butter, add ¼ tsp salt to dough
Milk adjusts dough consistency – omit if desired
Chocolate chunks are preferred over pure chips for better texture
Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days
Halal option: use halal-certified butter and chocolate

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 12
  • Category: Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg