Elevate classic chocolate chip cookies with the warm, toasted flavor of browned butter. These cookies offer a perfect balance of crisp edges and chewy centers, enhanced by the combo of dark chocolate and flaky sea salt. A simple yet sophisticated method ensures consistent, flavorful results.
Salted Butter 10 tbsp (140g)
All-Purpose Flour 1 ½ cups (215g)
Baking Soda ¾ tsp
Salt ¼ tsp
Light Brown Sugar ⅔ cup (145g)
Granulated Sugar ⅓ cup (65g)
Large Egg 1 (room temperature)
Milk 1 tbsp (15ml)
Pure Vanilla Extract 1 tsp (5ml)
Dark Chocolate 3 oz (85g) (70% cocoa, chopped)
Semisweet Chocolate Chips ½ cup (85g)
Flaky Sea Salt for finishing
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Place salted butter in light-colored saucepan over medium heat
Melt butter completely, then continue cooking while stirring frequently until deep golden color and nutty aroma form
Immediately transfer brown butter to a heat-safe bowl
dissolve salt and baking soda in brown sugar mixture
cream together brown butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar
Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract to butter, mixing until fully emulsified
Sift all-purpose flour into the wet mixture and fold in
toss chopped dark chocolate and chocolate chips into dough
Chill dough for at least 30 minutes up to overnight
Portion dough into 24 balls and place on baking sheets
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top
Bake until lightly golden and edges are crisp (4-5 minutes per side)
Chill the dough for 30 minutes or overnight to achieve best texture
Using room-temperature egg ensures smooth emulsification
Any milk alternative (dairy, oat, almond) works if desired
High-quality vanilla extract enhances flavor depth