The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Your search for the ultimate chocolate chip cookies is over! This recipe delivers perfectly chewy cookies with rich, browned butter and generous chunks of chocolate. Crispy on the outside and irresistibly gooey in the center, these cookies are a dream come true. Pair with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate indulgence!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Yield: 16 cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cup (220 g) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt (+ more for sprinkling)
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions

1. Brown the Butter: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue cooking until the butter foams and turns a light golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat immediately to prevent drying out the dough. Let it cool.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat together until well mixed. Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chopped chocolate.
4. Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for deeper flavor.
5. Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop the dough into balls (1.5-2 ounces each) and place them 2 inches apart on the sheet. Bake for 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are slightly puffed but still gooey.
6. Cool & Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet before serving. Enjoy with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for extra flavor!