Favorite Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

 Here’s a recipe for Favorite Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies—rich, nutty, and loaded with chocolatey goodness for an unforgettable cookie!

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Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or a mix of chocolate chunks and chips)

1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)

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Instructions:

1. Brown the Butter:

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking the butter, swirling the pan occasionally, until it foams and turns a golden-brown color. You’ll notice a nutty aroma. This should take about 4-5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the browned butter cool for a few minutes before using it in the dough.

2. Prepare the Cookie Dough:

In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and browned butter. Mix until smooth.

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.

3. Fold in Chocolate Chips:

Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).

4. Chill the Dough (Optional but Recommended):

For best results, cover the dough and chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour. This helps the flavors meld and the cookies bake up thicker.

5. Bake the Cookies:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden, but the centers are still soft.

6. Cool and Serve:

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Tips:

For chewy cookies: Slightly underbake them (remove them when they are still a bit soft in the center).

For a thicker cookie: Chill the dough longer before baking.

These Favorite Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies have a deep, nutty flavor 

from the browned butter and a perfect combination of chewy centers and crispy edges. Enjoy!