Description
Experience the ultimate indulgence with our Best Chocolate Chip Cookies. Made with browned butter and loaded with rich semi-sweet chocolate chunks, these cookies offer a delightful balance of crispy edges and gooey centers. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe delivers the ultimate homemade cookie experience.
Ingredients
3/4 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty. Cool completely.
- In a large bowl, mix the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped chocolate.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 11 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are gooey.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough before baking to ensure cookies hold their shape.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Adjust baking time if using frozen cookie dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 cookies
- Calories: 220 kcal
