Nick DiGiovanni's Crispy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
"Chef Nick DiGiovanni's brown butter chocolate chip cookies featuring crispy golden edges, a chewy center, and dark chocolate puddles."
Instructions
8 Steps- 1Step 1
Melt and brown the butter in a small skillet until foamy and smelling aromatic with amber milk solids.
- 2Step 2
Pour hot brown butter over the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar in a heatproof bowl; whisk until blended.
- 3Step 3
Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until emulsified and smooth.
- 4Step 4
Fold in all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt with a spatula until just combined.
- 5Step 5
Stir in dark chocolate chunks, reserving a few to press into tops.
- 6Step 6
Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and chill in fridge for 30 minutes.
- 7Step 7
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake cookies for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are crisp and deep golden.
- 8Step 8
Top immediately with flaky sea salt and let cool completely.
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