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Tender Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Easy Bakery Style

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These tender bakery-style brown butter chocolate chip cookies feature glossy edges, soft centers, and a nutty depth from perfectly browned butter, delivering a soft, pillowy texture with melty chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (150g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the butter foams and the milk solids turn golden brown and smell nutty, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and eggs: In a large bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup light brown sugar. Add the cooled brown butter and stir until smooth. Whisk in 2 large eggs one at a time, then add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until glossy and thick.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon fine sea salt.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gradually using a rubber spatula until just combined. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
  5. Fold in 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly.
  6. Optional: Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour to help keep cookies thick and tender.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  8. Scoop dough using a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons or 30g per cookie) onto the baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  10. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough before baking helps keep cookies thick and tender and prevents spreading. Use room temperature eggs for better texture. Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Use quality chocolate chips for best flavor and melt. If cookies spread too much, chill dough longer or ensure butter is not too warm.

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