Description
Learn to make ooey-gooey brown butter chocolate chip cookies that are perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups mixed chocolate chips or chunks
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Cut butter into small pieces. Place in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Swirl often as butter melts. Cook until golden-brown specks form and butter smells nutty, about 5–8 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour butter and browned bits into a large mixing bowl. Cool for 15-20 minutes until cool enough to touch.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: To the cooled brown butter, add brown sugar and granulated sugar. Whisk or mix until combined. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth, creamy, and lightened in color.
- Combine dough: Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough: Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate dough for at least 1-2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each). Place about 3 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes. Edges should be set and golden brown. Centers will look soft.
- Remove from oven. Bang the pan on the counter once to deflate cookies. Sprinkle tops with flaky sea salt, if desired.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Browning butter adds a rich, nutty flavor.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for texture and preventing spread.
- Underbaking slightly ensures an ooey-gooey center.
- Banging the pan helps create a denser, chewier cookie.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American