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Crispy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt

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These crispy brown butter chocolate chip cookies with sea salt offer a nutty, rich flavor with a satisfying crunch and a hint of flaky sea salt, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, browned
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • About 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes (Maldon or fleur de sel)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, foams, then turns a deep golden color with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and eggs: In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Pour in cooled browned butter and mix until incorporated. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Create the dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Add chocolate chips: Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Shape and top: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Lightly press and sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of each ball.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden brown and centers look set but still soft.
  8. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to crisp fully.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to monitor butter browning. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies tender. Use a cookie scoop for uniform size. Chilling dough for 30 minutes can help control spread but is optional. Sprinkle flaky sea salt just before baking for best flavor. Let cookies cool on baking sheet before transferring to rack to avoid breaking.

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