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brown butter toffee chocolate chip cookies

Soft & Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies


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  • Author: Olivia Hartwellen
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x

Description

Soft & chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookies with puffy centers, thin edges, and two types of melty chocolate.


Ingredients

Scale

100 grams semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

100 grams dark chocolate, coarsely chopped

211 grams unsalted butter, browned to 170 grams

150 grams light brown sugar

50 grams granulated sugar

1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 egg, room temperature

20 grams sour cream, room temperature

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

225 grams all purpose flour


Instructions

1. Chop the chocolate and set aside.

2. Melt the butter over medium heat until sizzling slows and it turns golden brown.

3. Pour the browned butter into a bowl and chill for 15–20 minutes.

4. Whisk in brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla.

5. Add the egg and sour cream. Whisk to combine.

6. Add baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt.

7. Fold in the flour until a few streaks remain.

8. Add chocolate and fold until combined.

9. Cover and chill for 3 hours.

10. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet.

11. Scoop dough (50g each) and space 2–3 inches apart.

12. Bake 10–11 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underdone.

13. Cool on sheet 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure browned butter measures exactly 170 grams before mixing.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie