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Tender Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Easy Extra Thick Cookies

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These extra thick chocolate chip cookies feature rich, nutty brown butter flavor and a tender, chewy texture. Perfect for a quick, comforting treat with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, browned
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or mix of bittersweet and milk chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until butter foams, turns golden, and smells nutty (about 8 minutes). Remove from heat and transfer to a heat-safe bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Mix sugars and eggs: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Pour in the slightly cooled browned butter and whisk until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Mix the dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
  5. Chill the dough (optional but recommended): Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to reduce spreading and enhance flavor.
  6. Shape and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough using a large cookie scoop (about 2.5 tablespoons or 38g per cookie) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden but centers look soft.
  7. Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Brown the butter slowly over medium heat to avoid burning and develop a nutty aroma. Chill dough for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading and enhance flavor. Use a light hand when folding ingredients to keep cookies tender. Pull cookies from oven when edges are golden but centers still look soft to avoid overbaking.

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