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Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes 3-½ cookies
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time26 minutes
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown butter softened (here's How To Brown Butter)
  • 1-¼ cup golden brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1-½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1-¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2-¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips chopped (see notes)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the brown butter with the sugars, vanilla and salt. Once it's completely smooth, add the eggs and stir to combine thoroughly.
  • Add the baking soda and flour, and mix just until everything is incorporated evenly and there are no signs of dry flour left.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Dollop or scoop the dough, about 1-½ tablespoons each, onto prepared baking sheets. Leave a couple inches between the, as they will spread when the bake.
  • Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes. They should be soft when they are removed from the oven, and will firm a bit as they cool.
  • Let them rest on the baking sheets for at least 10 minutes and then move them to a cooling rack or a large plate.

Notes

What are "chopped" chocolate chips?! Let me explain. . . lately I've been loving the texture of chocolate chips when I quickly blend them in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. It rounds the edges of most of the chips, and makes tiny pieces out of some. Do you have to do this? NO! I'm just into it -- if you have a food processor, check it out and see what you think!
Please note that the listed prep time does not include making the brown butter, which I suggest you make ahead of time. (I make a lot at once and always have it on hand.)
Disclaimer: I'm not suggesting you go out and eat cookie dough, because it typically includes raw eggs. Please use your own judgment and be cautious.