Description
Indulge in these professional bakery-style chocolate chip cookies featuring a perfect contrast of crisp, golden-brown edges and a soft, chewy center. By using browned butter for a nutty depth and chilling the dough for deep flavor maturation, this recipe elevates the humble chocolate chip cookie into a sophisticated treat. Each bite is loaded with pools of premium, melted semi-sweet chocolate, ensuring an ultimate, decadent dessert experience for every occasion.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown butter, chilled to semi-solid
1.25 cups brown sugar, packed
0.5 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown, then transfer to a bowl and chill until soft and spreadable.
Whisk the softened brown butter with both sugars until the mixture is fluffy.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chunks using a large silicone spatula.
Chill the dough for a minimum of 90 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Scoop dough into large portions and place on a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes until the edges are golden and set.
Notes
Spoon and level the flour to ensure measuring accuracy. Resting the dough is essential for proper flour hydration, which prevents spreading and improves texture. Using high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chunks creates better pools of chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg