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Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

February 4, 2024 | kate

Dive into the delightful world of baking with our Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe. These cookies combine the nutty richness of browned butter with the indulgent taste of dark chocolate chunks, creating a perfect treat that’s crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting, this recipe guides you through each step, ensuring your cookies come out perfectly golden and delicious every time. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these irresistible homemade cookies.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 10 minutes
Cool Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: ~35 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 14 tbsp butter, browned
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5.5 oz 80% dark chocolate bar, cut into chunks

Steps

  1. Gently melt the butter over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it releases a nutty aroma and develops golden brown bits. Transfer the browned butter to a bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the two types of sugar. Gradually pour the browned butter into the sugar mixture, stirring until thoroughly combined.
  3. Thoroughly whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light in color and homogeneous.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Using a rubber spatula or a paddle attachment, gently fold the flour mixture into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain.
  5. Roughly chop the dark chocolate bars into medium-sized chunks. Set aside approximately ¼ cup of chocolate chunks to sprinkle on top of the cookies just before baking. Add the remaining chocolate chunks to the dough mixture and gently fold to combine, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Measure out 2 oz portions of cookie dough and form them into balls, placing them on a plate. Allow the dough balls to chill in the refrigerator, uncovered, for 2 hours.
  7. As the cookies near the end of their chilling time, preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange 6 dough balls on it. Before baking, add one or two of the reserved chocolate chunks on top of each dough ball to create pools of melty chocolate on the surface of the cookies.
  8. Bake for a total of 10 minutes, starting with the initial 6 minutes. After the first 6 minutes, gently tap the baking sheet on the counter a few times to release any trapped air. Continue baking for an additional 2 minutes, repeating the tapping process. Finally, bake for the remaining 2 minutes, tapping the sheet again. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool.
  9. Repeat the baking and cooling process for the remaining cookie dough until all cookies are prepared. Store the cookies in the refrigerator, as they tend to become even more delectable when enjoyed cold the next day!

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