Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate chip cookie with this recipe for The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies! Featuring brown butter for a rich, nutty flavor, these cookies are soft, chewy, and studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips. A perfect treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth with every bite!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt + more flaky sea salt for sprinkling
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or roughly chopped chocolate (225 g)
Instructions
- Place the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir and scrape the butter every 10-15 seconds. The butter will melt, foam, and eventually begin to brown and emit a nutty aroma. Continue cooking until small brown bits form, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix well with a spatula.
- Add the egg, extra egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, folding until no flour streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove the dough from the fridge and let it soften at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Use a 1½-ounce cookie scoop to portion the dough into equal amounts and place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes, until the cookies are puffed up and golden around the edges, but still soft in the center. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt (if using).
- Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of almond extract to the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, though they’re best when eaten fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
