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Crispy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Flaky Sea Salt

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These crispy brown butter chocolate chip cookies feature nutty browned butter, chewy centers, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty. Quick and easy to make, they are a comforting homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • About 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts and foams. After 5-7 minutes, the butter will turn golden brown with a nutty aroma and tiny brown flecks. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl to cool for 10 minutes (should be liquid but not hot).
  2. Mix sugars and eggs: In a large mixing bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 cup packed brown sugar. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 2 large eggs, one at a time, whisking until smooth and slightly fluffy (about 2-3 minutes on medium speed).
  3. Combine brown butter: Slowly whisk the cooled brown butter into the sugar and egg mixture until fully incorporated.
  4. Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Add chocolate chips: Stir in 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Chill the dough (optional but recommended): Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to control spread and enhance flavor.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  9. Scoop dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, place dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers look set but still soft.
  11. Immediately after removing from oven, sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt on each cookie while still warm.
  12. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use medium heat and stir constantly when browning butter to avoid burning. Chilling dough for at least 30 minutes helps control spread and enhances flavor. Sprinkle flaky sea salt immediately after baking for best adherence and flavor balance. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend; for vegan, use plant-based butter and flax eggs.

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