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    Jan 13, 2022 [This post may contain affiliate links.]

    Brown Butter Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    Everyone needs a good classic chocolate chip cookie recipe, and this is mine. It is, without a doubt, the Best Brown Butter Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe! Everyone who has tried them agrees they're out-of-this-world delicious!

    These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy, gooey, and incredibly delicious, with pools of rich, dark, and white chocolate, crisp edges, and the nutty taste of browned butter. No mixer is needed – it’s going to be your new favorite cookie recipe!


    Chewy, Gooey, and Crunchy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    The chewy center, filled with melted dark chocolate, truly makes these the best brown butter salted cookies ever. Dip them in a glass of milk and enjoy!
    These are, in fact, the BEST cookies you will ever eat!

    If you're familiar with my blog, then you will definitely know that I'm in love with cookies. I've shared with you before my Lemon Cookies ,Perfect Red Velvet Cookies, and Date cookies. This cookie recipe is a little bit different and much more special. Using brown butter and finishing them with a sprinkle of sea salt will take your cookie game to the next level.

    These Brown Salted Butter Cookies are incredibly delicious and will satisfy your sweet tooth every time. They are crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, with just the right amount of chewiness. Luckily, the dough also freezes well, so I always have at least one batch sitting in the freezer, ready to pop in the oven when needed.


    Why You Will Love this Recipe

    • Taste: Incredibly flavorful. Finishing these cookies with a sprinkle of sea salt adds a beautiful depth of flavor.
    • Texture: Extremely chewy and gooey in the center, crispy around the edges. Absolutely PERFRECT!
    • Ease: Browning the butter is an extra step, but I enjoy it and think it adds a lot of flavor. Aside from that, this recipe is very simple!
    • Appearance: Stunning, just like the cookies you buy from the bakery!

    Sweet, Salty, and Completely Chocolatey!

    Sweet and salty chocolate chip cookies made with brown butter and a sprinkle of salt flakes that brings out that rich chocolate flavor
    You can't go wrong with these delicious cookies!

    The Best Brown Butter Salted Chocolate Cookie Recipe Ingredients

    Butter: You will need unsalted butter for this recipe because you will sprinkle some salt flakes on top.

    White sugar: You can use granulated white sugar or organic cane sugar.

    Brown sugar: Light brown sugar works perfectly in this recipe.

    Flour: I recommend using all-purpose flour to make these cookies.

    Eggs: You will need two eggs.

    Salt flakes: You will need salt flakes to sprinkle on the cookies before putting them in the oven.

    Chocolate Chips: I use milk chocolate chunks and white chocolate chips. It doesn't matter what type of chocolate you use, as long as you use 2 cups.

    Vanilla extract for flavor


    A Little Sweet and a Bit Salty

    Brown salted chocolate chip cookies cooling down on a rack. they are crispy on the edges and chewy from the inside.
    If you’ve never tried brown salted chocolate chip cookies before, you’re in for a TREAT!!  

    How to Brown Butter

    If you've never baked with brown butter and are curious about it, you're in for a treat. Browned butter has a wonderful nutty aroma that enhances the flavor of any baked good. Here's how it's done!

    First, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.

    Next, bring the butter to a boil and continuously swirl (or stir) the pan until the butter foams up and turns a deep yellow color.

    It will take a few minutes for the butter to begin to brown, but once it begins to brown, it will happen quickly, so don't walk away!

    When the color is deep amber, remove it from the heat and set it aside to cool for a few minutes.


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Why brown the butter?

    Browning butter is a simple way to add a real depth of flavor with very little effort. The fat solids in the butter turn a deep amber color, enhancing the butter's richness and nuttiness.

    What kind of chocolate do you use in chocolate chip cookies?

    I like to use a combination of semi-sweet chocolate chunks and white chocolate chips. You can use whatever kind you like.

    How do you make your cookies so pretty?

    It's pretty simple. Use a cookie scoop. This ensures that all of your cookies are the same size and bake evenly! Furthermore, using a cookie scoop is a more convenient way to portion out the dough.

    Can I make these cookies ahead of time?

    Sure! The cookies can be made 5 to 7 days ahead of time. Store them in an airtight container in a cool and dry place until ready to enjoy.

    What kind of sea salt do you use for cookies?

    The flaky sea salt is the best option. These are large, crunchy flakes that are typically sprinkled on top of baked goods such as brownies or chocolate chip cookies. It should not be mixed into doughs or batters because the large flakes will not dissolve or disperse evenly.


    These Cookies are Impossible to Resist

    Soft and chewy cookies with crispy edges ready to be dipped in a glass of cold milk.
    A simple, straightforward, amazingly delicious chocolate chip cookie that turns out perfectly every single time!

    Tips for Perfect Brown Butter Cookies

    • Make sure to remove your eggs from the refrigerator to allow them to come to room temperature. If your eggs are too cold, they will shock the warm butter, hardening it and making your cookies very puffy.
    • Go for unsalted butter since you are going to sprinkle some salt flakes on top.
    • Chilling the dough allows it to develop a deep caramel flavor while also providing crispy edges, chewy insides, and crackly tops.
    • Don't overmix the ingredients so that your cookies don't become very puffy.

    Ingredients

    • Butter
    • Brown sugar
    • White sugar
    • Vanilla extract
    • Eggs
    • All-purpose flour
    • Baking soda
    • Chocolate chunks
    • White chocolate chips
    • Flaky salt, optional

    Steps to Prep

    First, over medium-low heat, melt the butter in a medium saucepan (it's better to use a light-colored pan so you can see the color of the butter changing).

    Next, melt the butter and cook, swirling occasionally, until it turns a lemony-yellow color, then golden, and finally amber. Remove it from the heat as soon as it turns amber and you see little flecks of brown on the bottom of the pan. Allow it to cool for a few minutes.

    Once cooled, combine butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl using a spatula for about 3 minutes.

    Then, add the vanilla and eggs and mix until well combined.
    After that, add the flour and baking soda until incorporated.

    Fold in the chocolate chunks and the white chocolate chips.

    Chill the cookie dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking.

    Scoop dough into 1" balls (1.5-2 tablespoons) and space 2" apart. Sprinkle some flaky salt on top.

    Finally, bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Let them cool down in the baking tray for 10 minutes before serving them.

    Enjoy with a glass of milk!


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    Brown Butter salted chocolate cookies with some flaky sea salt. crispy edges and a chocolatey, chewy center is what you will enjoy when you make these heavenly cookies.
    Salt flakes on top add a slightly salty bite that is perfect with the sweet chocolate.

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    If you’ve tried this recipe or any other recipe on Sourandsweets, don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! I would love to hear about your experience with my recipes. Please share it with me on Instagram.


    Brown butter salted chocolate cookies with chocolate chips served with a cup of cold milk.

    Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Jeehan
    These brown butter chocolate chip cookies are chewy, gooey, and incredibly delicious, with pools of rich, dark and white chocolate, crisp edges, and the salty, nutty taste of browned butter. No mixer is needed – it’s going to be your new favorite cookie recipe!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Dough Chilling Time 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Servings
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup butter ( place the butter in a saucepan on medium heat until it turns brown)
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • 2 cups flour
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1½ cup chocolate chunks
    • 1 cup white chocolate
    • flaky salt optional/ to sprinkle on top of the cookies before baking.

    Instructions
     

    • First, over medium-low heat, melt the butter in a medium saucepan (a light-colored pan works best so you can see the color of the butter changing).
    • Next, melt the butter and cook, swirling occasionally, until it turns a lemony-yellow color, then golden, and finally amber. Remove it from the heat as soon as it turns amber and you see little flecks of brown on the bottom of the pan. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes.
    • Once cooled, combine butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl using a spatula for about 3 minutes.
    • Then, add the vanilla and eggs and mix until well combined, about 1 minute. After that, add the flour and baking soda until they're fully incorporated.
    • Fold in the chocolate chunks and the white chocolate chips.
    • Chill the cookie dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking.
    • Scoop dough into 1" balls (1.5-2 tablespoons) and space 2 inches apart. Sprinkle some flaky salt on top.
    • Finally, bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Let them cool down in the baking tray for 10 minutes before serving them.
    • Enjoy with a glass of milk!

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    1. Julia says

      January 18, 2022 at 2:51 pm

      Hi...not sure if I'm missing something but there is no flour in your list of ingredients and amounts but it says to add it with the soda.

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      • Jeehan says

        January 20, 2022 at 2:57 am

        I am so sorry, for some reason it wasn't added to the recipe card. it's fixed now.

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