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Brown Butter Cookies

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

With a subtle, buttery caramel flavor and bites of melted chocolate chips, these brown butter cookies are a hit any time of the week.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 20
Calories 263 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped chocolate

Instructions
 

1- Prepare the brown butter:

  • Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. Cook, stirring
    occasionally, for about 10 minutes until the butter turns a brown color and has
    a nutty aroma.
  • Transfer the brown butter to a glass bowl and let it cool in the freezer for 30
    minutes, then move it to the refrigerator for 1 hour.

2- Make the dough:

  • Once the brown butter is cool, transfer it to a large bowl. Beat with the brown
    sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.

3- Mix the dry ingredients:

  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until
    no lumps remain.

4-Add the chocolate:

  • Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate until evenly distributed
    throughout the dough.

5- Form the cookies:

  • Using an ice cream scoop or your hands, form dough balls of approximately 3
    tablespoons each.
  • Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving
    space between them to allow for spreading.

6- Bake:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes, or
    until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look a bit soft.

7- Cool:

  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring
    them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For enhanced flavor: Allow the dough to rest in the refrigerator overnight. This will improve the texture and flavor of the cookies.
  • Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to
    keep them fresh.
  • Variations: You can add nuts, shredded coconut, or different types of
    chocolate to vary the flavor.
  • Butter temperature: Ensure the brown butter is completely cooled before mixing it with the sugars. If the butter is too warm, it can cause the dough to be too runny and the cookies to spread too much while baking.
  • Egg temperature: Use room temperature eggs to ensure they mix more evenly into the dough.
  • Measuring flour: Measure the flour accurately. Too much flour can make the cookies dense and dry. The best method is to fluff the flour with a spoon, spoon it into the measuring cup, and level it off with a knife.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 307IUCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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