Description
These are the best chocolate chip cookies featuring a rich, nutty flavor from browned butter, a perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures, and generous chunks of semi-sweet chocolate. Ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies are simple to prepare and bake to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt the unsalted butter over medium heat in a saucepan, stirring occasionally until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Then, remove from heat and allow it to cool completely.
- Mix sugars and butter: In a large bowl, combine the cooled browned butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cookies tough. Then fold in the chopped semi-sweet chocolate pieces.
- Chill the dough: Cover the cookie dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps to develop flavor and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat oven and prepare pans: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Shape and arrange dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion the dough into balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets to allow room to spread.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for about 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers remain soft and gooey.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking apart.
Notes
- Using browned butter adds a deep, nutty flavor to the cookies that enhances their richness.
- Chilling the dough is essential for chewy and thick cookies; do not skip this step.
- For crispier cookies, bake a few minutes longer, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips if chopping chocolate is inconvenient.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
