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Flavorful Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies Easy Brown Butter Sea Salt Recipe

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These bakery-style chocolate chip cookies feature nutty brown butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a rich, deep flavor and perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the butter melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and transfer to a heatproof bowl. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar and 3/4 cup (165g) light brown sugar. Pour in the cooled brown butter and beat with a hand or stand mixer until smooth and slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add 1 large room temperature egg and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in 1 1/2 cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Optional: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to control spreading and deepen flavor.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  9. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft. They will firm up as they cool.
  11. Immediately after removing from oven, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on each cookie while still warm.
  12. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Use a light-colored pan to monitor color changes. Chilling dough is optional but recommended to control spreading and deepen flavor. Use flaky sea salt for the best texture and flavor contrast. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free/vegan, use a vegan butter substitute that browns well and replace egg with a flax egg.

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