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
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