{"id":"033c1d0e-1b0a-41a0-9af8-e4fd116c143b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/033c1d0e-1b0a-41a0-9af8-e4fd116c143b","source_url":"https://handletheheat.com/brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/","title":"Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies","description":"Chewy, melty centers, crisp edges, and a rich, nutty brown butter flavor make these some of the best chocolate chip cookies. Best of all, no mixer is required — just simple steps for bakery-worthy cookies the first time and every time after that!","servings":25,"servings_text":"25","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT13M","total_time":"PT148M","image_url":"https://handletheheat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookie-SQUARE.png","ingredients":[{"text":"2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":2,"unit":"stick","metric_alternate":{"quantity":227,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":100,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 ¼ cups (250 grams) lightly packed dark brown sugar","item":"lightly packed dark brown sugar","quantity":1.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":250,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":190,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 cup (127 grams) bread flour","item":"bread flour","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":127,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, (at room temperature)","item":"large eggs plus 1 egg yolk,","quantity":2,"preparation":"at room temperature"},{"text":"2 teaspoons vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 ½ cups (255 grams) semisweet chocolate chips","item":"semisweet chocolate chips","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":255,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 cup (140 grams) semisweet chocolate baking wafers ((from Guittard or Valrhona)*)","item":"semisweet chocolate baking wafers ((from Guittard or Valrhona)*)","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":140,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"flaky sea salt ((optional))","item":"flaky sea salt ((optional))"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a small saucepan set over medium heat, melt the butter. Swirling the pan occasionally, continue to cook the butter. It should become foamy with audible cracking and popping noises."},{"number":2,"text":"Once the crackling stops, continue to swirl the pan until the butter develops a nutty aroma and brown bits start to form at the bottom. When the bits are amber in color, about 2 to 3 minutes after the popping stops, remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl."},{"number":3,"text":"Note: You do NOT need to measure the butter after browning, I've engineered this recipe to account for the average water loss."},{"number":4,"text":"Add in the sugars, stir, then set aside to cool completely."},{"number":5,"text":"In a medium or large bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt."},{"number":6,"text":"Add the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla to the browned butter mixture, and stir with a rubber spatula until combined. Slowly stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and wafers."},{"number":7,"text":"Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, but no more than 72 hours. Let the dough sit at room temperature until just soft enough to scoop."},{"number":8,"text":"Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper."},{"number":9,"text":"Divide the dough into 3-tablespoon sized balls using a cookie scoop and drop onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 3 inches between each piece of dough to spread."},{"number":10,"text":"Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until golden brown. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.89064+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:02:21.584302+00:00"}