Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Forked from Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies by @spencerfletcher

Dessert Baking American 31 min Serves 36

Ingredients

2¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter

¾ cup granulated sugar

¾ cup packed brown sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups chocolate chips

¼ tsp espresso powder

1 tsp flaky sea salt, for topping

Method

Melt butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook until foam subsides and milk solids turn golden brown, about 5–7 minutes. It should smell nutty. Pour into a bowl and let cool 10 minutes.

Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Whisk brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well, then add vanilla and espresso powder.

Fold in flour mixture until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips. Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart.

Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are set. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring.