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Flavorful Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Easy Recipe with Flaky Sea Salt

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These brown butter chocolate chip cookies are quick to make, featuring a rich nutty flavor and a perfect salty-sweet contrast from flaky sea salt. They offer a chewy yet crisp texture that impresses without the fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus extra flaky sea salt for sprinkling
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir frequently as the butter foams and then begins to brown, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and egg: In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar and 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar. Add the slightly cooled brown butter and stir well until combined. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt.
  4. Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  5. Add chocolate chips: Fold in 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly through the dough.
  6. Shape and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each dough ball before baking.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
  8. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Keep heat medium to medium-low when browning butter to avoid burning. Mix dough until just combined to prevent tough cookies. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for best flavor contrast. If cookies spread too much, chill dough for 15 minutes before baking. Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.

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Keywords: brown butter, chocolate chip cookies, flaky sea salt, quick cookies, easy dessert, holiday cookies, chewy cookies, salty sweet cookies

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