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Crispy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe with Flaky Sea Salt

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These crispy brown butter chocolate chip cookies feature a perfect balance of buttery richness, chewy centers, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a flavor explosion. A quick and easy homemade treat perfect for cozy nights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 227 g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (packed, 110 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (270 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (such as Maldon flakes)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, then begins to foam and turn golden with nutty brown flecks appearing (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and egg: Add granulated sugar and light brown sugar to the cooled browned butter. Stir until combined. Crack in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and glossy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
  4. Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until no flour streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be thick but pliable.
  5. Add chocolate chips: Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Chill the dough (optional but recommended): Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to develop flavor and prevent spreading.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  8. Scoop dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. They should be about 1 tablespoon in size.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers look set but still soft. The tops will crackle nicely.
  10. Immediately after removing from oven, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on each cookie.
  11. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning; watch for a golden amber color and nutty aroma. Chilling the dough is optional but recommended to prevent spreading and deepen flavor. Use room temperature egg for better incorporation. Sprinkle flaky sea salt immediately after baking for best flavor contrast. Bake one sheet at a time for even heat distribution.

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