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Flavorful Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe with Flaky Sea Salt

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These brown butter chocolate chip cookies with flaky sea salt offer a perfect balance of nutty, sweet, and salty flavors with soft centers and slightly crisp edges. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, they are a crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 227 grams) unsalted butter, browned
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (165 grams) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • About 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter. Stir frequently as the butter melts and begins to foam. After a few minutes, it will start to brown and smell nutty, about 5–7 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning. Once browned, immediately pour the butter into a heatproof bowl and let it cool 10 minutes.
  2. Mix Sugars and Butter: Combine ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup packed light brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the cooled brown butter and stir until smooth and combined.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated. Stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat Oven and Prep Baking Sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  9. Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on each cookie before baking.
  10. Bake Time: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers look slightly soft.
  11. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Brown the butter slowly over medium heat and watch carefully to avoid burning. Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes helps prevent spreading and improves flavor. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for the perfect salty crunch. For chewier cookies, bake closer to 10 minutes; for crispier edges, bake closer to 12 minutes or add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the dry ingredients. Dough can be refrigerated overnight for deeper flavor.

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