Quick Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
85% authentic · American
A simplified version of the classic, this recipe speeds up the brown butter process and streamlines steps for a delicious brown butter cookie with less fuss.
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Ingredients
- Unsalted butter1 cup (2 sticks)
- Granulated sugar3/4 cup
- Brown sugar, packed3/4 cup
- Large egg1
- Egg yolk1
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour2 1/4 cups
- Baking soda1 teaspoon
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Chocolate chips2 cups
Steps
- 1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until it foams, then subsides and turns golden brown with nutty aroma. Pour into a large bowl.
- 2
Whisk granulated sugar and brown sugar into the browned butter until combined.
- 3
Whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4
Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- 5
Stir in chocolate chips.
- 6
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- 7
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- 8
Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
