Description
Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies. These delightful treats blend rich, nutty brown butter with melting chocolate chunks for an irresistible dessert experience. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a comforting snack, each bite is a nostalgic trip back to childhood baking adventures. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, these cookies promise happiness in every crumb.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine dark brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir in the warm browned butter until blended.
- Add the eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chunks evenly into the dough.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft. Let cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg