Description
Sweet, gooey chocolate chip cookies blend classic comfort with irresistible charm. Homemade goodness fills kitchens with warmth, inviting you to savor each delightful, crisp-edged morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted European style brown butter (Danish Creamery recommended)
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (125 grams) packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups (167 grams) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins and Toppings:
- 1/3 cup (57 grams) white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup (57 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup (57 grams) milk chocolate chips
- Sea salt flakes for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Transform butter into a rich, nutty essence by carefully cubing and heating in a heavy saucepan over medium flame. Stir continuously until the butter turns golden brown and develops a foamy texture. Carefully transfer the aromatic brown butter to a heat-resistant bowl for cooling.
- Activate the oven to 350°F, creating the perfect baking environment. Simultaneously, sift the dry ingredients to ensure a smooth, lump-free texture while the brown butter reaches room temperature.
- Blend the cooled brown butter with sugars using vigorous whisking until thoroughly integrated. Introduce egg and vanilla, whisking with precision to create a harmonious mixture. Gently fold in dry ingredients, mixing just until combined, then delicately incorporate chocolate chips.
- Portion the dough into precise 1/4 cup spheres, strategically placing them on the baking sheet with ample spacing. Embellish the top of each cookie with additional semisweet chocolate chips, reserving milk and white chocolate for the final touch.
- Orchestrate the baking process by placing 6 cookies at a time in the preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes, achieving a golden-brown base and a slightly set top. For a perfect circular shape, use a cookie cutter to refine edges while still warm.
- Elevate the cookies’ appearance by sprinkling the remaining chocolate varieties while the cookies retain their warmth. Allow the cookies to cool to a delightful tepid temperature before indulging in their rich, chocolatey goodness.
Notes
- Browning butter adds a nutty, caramel-like depth that transforms ordinary chocolate chip cookies into extraordinary treats.
- Using a heavy-bottomed saucepan prevents burning and ensures even browning when melting butter.
- Cool browned butter completely to prevent accidentally cooking the eggs when mixing the dough.
- For consistent cookies, use a cookie scoop or weigh dough balls to ensure uniform size and even baking.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent excessive spreading and creates a chewier texture.
- Try different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or a mix for complex flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg