Miso Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe That Gets Sweet And Savory Right
I wasn’t planning on putting miso in my cookie dough, but here we are—and I regret nothing. There’s something sneaky-good about that salty umami kick sidling up next to melty chocolate chunks. If your go-to cookies feel a little flat lately, this is the kind of unexpected magic your mixing bowl needs. It’s the kind of bake that makes people pause mid-bite and ask, “Wait…what is that?” The miso chocolate chip cookie recipe is basically your golden ticket to becoming everyone’s favorite snack hero.
Ingredients
1 cup melted butter, 1 tablespoon white miso, ¾ cup sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup chocolate chips, and ¾ cup chopped chocolate.
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Mix Wet Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the melted butter with miso until smooth. Add the white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, stirring until fully blended. Mix in the egg until incorporated.
Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, chocolate chips, and chopped chocolate until a uniform dough forms.
Chill the Dough
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 to 3 hours.
Prepare to Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a #20 scoop to portion the dough into balls and place them on the sheet, spacing them apart.
Bake and Cool
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Let cookies cool briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Variations and Substitutions
Switch up the flavor by using white chocolate or butterscotch chips instead of the classic chocolate ones. For a deeper, richer taste, brown the butter before mixing it into the dough—just be sure to let it cool first. To add texture, mix chopped pecans into the batter or sprinkle them on top. A pinch of large-flaked sea salt brings out the sweetness while adding a subtle savory touch. For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle the finished cookies with warm caramel sauce.
How to Make The Best Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies
Melt the butter gently—whether on the stovetop or in the microwave—to avoid burning it and affecting the flavor. Choose white miso for a subtle, slightly sweet taste or red for a deeper umami kick; either way, it makes these cookies uniquely rich. Chill the dough before baking to help the cookies hold their shape and prevent spreading. Mix chocolate chunks and sprinkles for a combination of gooey and structured textures, and portion the dough with a #20 scoop or use two tablespoons per cookie. The cookies may look underdone when they come out, but if the edges are golden, leave them on the tray to finish setting into chewy perfection.
Get the Recipe: Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies
