Stable Side Farm Stand Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter (browned and cooled slightly)
• 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 0.5 cup Cane sugar (granulated)
• 2 Eggs (large)
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp Brewed coffee (to replace liquid lost in browning butter)
• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour (estimated from large batch ratio)
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 1 tsp Sea salt (Maldon preferred)
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips (use a variety of chips)
• 1 cup Milk chocolate chips

Steps

1. 1

   Brown the butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until it turns a deep golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with 1 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of cane sugar. Mix until well combined; there is no need to cream the mixture.

3. 3

   Add 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and approximately 1 tablespoon of coffee to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.

4. 4

   Add the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips directly into the wet ingredients before adding the flour. This prevents overmixing the dough later.

5. 5

   Add 2.5 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.

6. 6

   Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a stiff cookie.

7. 7

   Scoop the dough into balls and place them on a tray.

8. 8

   Refrigerate the scooped cookie dough for at least 24 hours. This step is essential for the best flavor and texture.

9. 9

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the chilled dough balls until the edges are crispy and golden, but the centers remain soft.

Notes

The author emphasizes using a mix of different chocolate chips (milk and semi-sweet) for better color and flavor variety. The coffee is added to replace moisture lost during the butter browning process and to enhance the chocolate flavor without making the cookies taste like coffee. Chilling the dough for 24 hours is non-negotiable for the intended results.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cookies
• baking
• chocolate chip
• brown butter
• kid-friendly