Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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If you thought you loved Chocolate Chip Cookies before, just wait till you try these. With there crispy edges and soft chewy centers, one bite and you will be yearning for more.

There is just something about adding brown butter to a recipe that just completely changes it. It brings a warm caramel flavor that is unmistakable. Now it is an extra step but I feel it is so well worth the extra time it will take to achieve this rich flavor that regular butter just doesn’t have.

How To Make Brown Butter

  • Place butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook butter 1 to 2 minutes until completely melted.
  • Continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes until butter starts to foam.
  • From this point stir the butter as it cooks for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, depending on how much butter is in the pan.
  • The butter will turn a golden brown color with brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
  • Remove from heat and pour the entire contents of the pan into a glass jar, even the brown bits, too cool.

Why You Will Love These Cookies

  • Texture: With those crispy edges and there soft chewy centers, that in my opinion makes for the perfect cookie.
  • Flavor: The warm caramel flavor of the brown butter pairs very well with the richness of the bittersweet chocolate, giving this cookie more of a gourmet feel.
  • Easy To Make: Even though browning the butter is an extra step that will take time, the recipe is rather easy to put together.

What You Will Need To Make These Cookies

  • Unsalted Butter: I always use unsalted butter so that I can control the amount of salt in my recipes.
  • All Purpose Flour: All purpose flour can be used in many recipes but is ideal for making cookies.
  • Baking Soda: Will help the cookies rise and give them their chewy texture.
  • Granulated Sugar: Not only adds sweetness but also aids in the texture of the cookie.
  • Dark Brown Sugar: Not only adds sweetness but also moisture.
  • Eggs: Will give your cookies structure. It acts as a glue that will hold your cookies together.
  • Pure Vanilla Extract: I prefer pure vanilla extract rather then imitation vanilla extract because of it bold flavor.
  • Bittersweet Chocolate Chips and Chunks: The chips are perfect for mixing into the dough while the chunks are perfect for a little extra punch of chocolate on top.
  • Espresso Powder: I love to add espresso powder to recipes containing chocolate. It enhances the chocolate flavor.
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Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Recipe by BrendaCourse: DessertDifficulty: Easy

This cookie is rich and delicious with crispy edges and a soft chewy center. The perfect treat that will leave you wanting more,

Ingredient

  • 1 Cup butter browned

  • 1/2 Cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 Cup dark brown sugar

  • 2 Eggs

  • 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract

  • 2 Cups all purpose flour

  • 1 Teaspoon salt

  • 1 Teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 Teaspoons espresso powder

  • 1 Cup bittersweet chocolate chips

  • 2 oz. Bittersweet chocolate baking bar, chopped

Directions

  • To start, place the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until it starts to foam. Continue cooking for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often until golden in color and brown bits have formed at the bottom of the pan. Pour entire contents into a glass bowl and allow to cool completely and come to a solid but soft state,
  • Preheat oven to 350º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set to the side.
  • Using a hand mixer, cream solidified brown butter and both sugars together until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract and continue mixing until combined. Set to the side.
  • To a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and espresso powder until combined.
  • Add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar and mix to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips until incorporated.
  • Scoop out dough using a large ice cream scoop and place on the prepared baking sheet 2” apart. Top each cookie with 3 to 4 chunks of chocolate then place in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool slightly then serve.
  • Enjoy.