Description
These Really Good Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies feature browned butter for a rich, nutty flavor and a delightful chewy texture with gooey centers. Enhanced with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these cookies are sure to satisfy any chocolate chip cookie craving with a perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 1/2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped chocolate chunks or chips
For Finishing
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Brown the Butter: Place the salted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Swirl the butter as it melts and cook for 2-4 minutes until it becomes lightly browned and develops a nutty aroma. Immediately transfer the browned butter to a mixing bowl to cool slightly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk the browned butter with brown sugar, granulated sugar, the whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Fold in Chocolate: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently just until all dry ingredients are incorporated. Fold in the chopped chocolate chunks or chips evenly through the dough.
- Form Dough Balls and Chill: Roll the dough into rounded 1-tablespoon balls and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze the dough balls for 10 minutes to help maintain shape during baking.
- Bake, Rotate, and Flatten: Bake the cookies for 6 minutes at 350°F, then rotate the pan for even baking. Tap the baking sheet on the counter 1–2 times to help flatten the cookies, then bake for an additional 2–3 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain just barely glossy.
- Cool and Finish: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet. Once slightly cooled, sprinkle with flaky sea salt to enhance the flavor contrast and serve.
Notes
- Using browned butter adds a deep, nutty flavor to the cookies that sets them apart.
- Freezing the dough balls before baking helps maintain a chewy texture with a perfect shape.
- Tapping the pan mid-bake encourages the cookies to flatten evenly without losing thickness.
- Flaky sea salt on top complements the sweetness of the chocolate and adds a gourmet touch.
- For best results, use high-quality chocolate chunks or chips with at least 60% cocoa.