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Irresistible Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe with Sea Salt

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These brown butter chocolate chip cookies with sea salt offer a perfect balance of sweet and salty with a deep, nutty flavor and chewy texture. Quick and easy to make, they are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly with a whisk or spatula as it melts, foams, and bubbles. When milk solids turn golden brown and butter smells nutty, remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Mix sugars and browned butter: Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar to the browned butter. Whisk until combined and smooth.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract until mixture is glossy and well-blended.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon fine sea salt.
  5. Mix dry into wet: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Add chocolate chips: Stir in 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Chill dough (optional): Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes for thicker cookies and better flavor melding.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Scoop cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set but slightly soft. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to brown butter to easily see color changes. Stir constantly to avoid burning. Chilling dough is optional but improves texture and flavor. Watch cookies closely starting at 9 minutes to avoid overbaking. Flaky sea salt on top adds a savory contrast.

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Keywords: brown butter, chocolate chip cookies, sea salt, easy cookies, chewy cookies, homemade cookies, dessert

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