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Tender Soft Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These tender, soft chocolate chip cookies feature rich, nutty browned butter and only five simple ingredients, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth texture perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup (227g) of unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and then browns, releasing a nutty aroma and turning a golden caramel color. Watch closely to avoid burning. Once browned, remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix brown sugar and browned butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled browned butter with 3/4 cup (150g) of brown sugar. Stir until combined and slightly glossy. The mixture should feel a little warm but not hot.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Sift together 1 1/2 cups (190g) of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Gradually add this to the butter and sugar mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips: Stir in 1 cup (175g) of chocolate chips evenly through the dough.
  5. Optional – Chill dough: Chill the dough for 20 minutes in the fridge to help prevent spreading during baking. This step can be skipped but may result in thinner cookies.
  6. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  7. Bake the cookies: Scoop dough (about 2 tablespoons or 30g per cookie) onto the sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers look soft and slightly underbaked.
  8. Cool and enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. They will firm up slightly but remain soft inside.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully while browning to avoid burning. Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender. Pull cookies from the oven when centers look slightly underbaked for best softness. Dough chilling is optional but helps prevent spreading. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend including xanthan gum. For dairy-free, use coconut oil browned carefully and dairy-free chocolate chips.

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