Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These brown butter chocolate chip cookies are so easy to make, no chilling required and are finished with flaky sea salt.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (226g) unsalted
- 1 cup brown sugar (200g)
- 1 ⅓ cup granulated sugar (120g)
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (300g)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 ½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips (425g)
- flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
- Place the butter in a saucepan and melt over medium heat, stirring often, until the butter foams and turns golden brown and nutty. Set aside.
- Add the sugars to a large bowl and pour in the browned butter. Mix to combine. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix to combine with a rubber spatula until mostly combined then stir in the chocolate chips.
- Portion the cookies using a large cookie scoop or spoon. Roll into balls and place on sheet pans. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the tops are set and the edges are a light golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and use a large round cookie cutter to gently shape them into perfect circles. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and let cool for a few minutes before digging in.