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Brown Butter Magic

Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies by baker_sam · Created Jan 25, 2026

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
12 min
Total Time
32 min
Servings
24
Ease: 4.0/5
Easy

Experiment Notes

Browned butter + more brown sugar + rest the dough.

Ingredients (10 items)

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour (less than before)
  • 1 cup Butter (browned)
  • 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup White sugar
  • 1 Eggs (whole)
  • 1 Egg yolk (extra yolk for richness)
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 1/4 tsp Salt (more salt)
  • 2 cups Chocolate chips (mix of chips and chopped)

Equipment Needed

🍳 Cooling Rack
2
🍳 Parchment Paper
0
🍳 Sauce Pan
3
🍳 Sheet Pan
2
🍳 Stand Mixer
3

Total cleanup difficulty: 10

Instructions

  • Brown the butter in a saucepan until nutty and golden. Let cool 10 min. Watch carefully - it goes from brown to burnt fast.

    ⏱️ 15 min Skill: (Intermediate)
  • Whisk brown butter with both sugars until combined.

    ⏱️ 2 min Skill: (Beginner)
  • Add egg, yolk, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.

    ⏱️ 2 min Skill: (Beginner)
  • Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.

    ⏱️ 1 min Skill: (Beginner)
  • Fold in chocolate chips.

    ⏱️ 1 min Skill: (Beginner)
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. This is crucial for flavor development.

    Skill: (Beginner)
  • Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Scoop dough into balls.

    ⏱️ 5 min Skill: (Beginner)
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look underdone.

    ⏱️ 12 min Skill: (Easy)
  • Cool completely on baking sheet - they will continue cooking.

    ⏱️ 10 min Skill: (Beginner)

Ratings & Results

B
baker_sam · Jan 25, 2026

Taste: Incredible depth of flavor from the browned butter!

Texture: Perfect crispy edges and chewy center.

Appearance: Beautiful crackly tops.

Would Change: Add a sprinkle of flaky salt on top before baking.

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Ease Breakdown

Ingredients 10 items
Equipment 5 items
Cleanup Difficulty 10
Steps 9 steps
Overall Ease Easy