coffee chip cookies

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

First, brown your butter. If your butter is cold, cube it - if it's at room temperature no need to cut it into smaller pieces. Place your butter in a pot or pan (I recommend using a nonstick heavy bottomed pot) on the stovetop on a low to medium heat. After it melts, you'll hear it begin to crackle. Stir and continuously swirl the melted butter and watch it carefully as it can burn easily. You'll start to smell a nutty aroma (you'll know it when it happens). Once you see the color turn to a light brown or amber, remove your pan from the heat and transfer your butter and all of the brown bits at the bottom into a large, heat proof bowl. Set your bowl aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

While your butter cools slightly, prepare your chocolate and measure out your dry ingredients. If you're using bars of chocolate instead of chips, chop them to your liking - personally, I love to use a mixture of chips and chopped chocolate. In a medium bowl, measure and combine your dry ingredients - flour, baking soda and salt. Set everything aside.

Step 3

Now, return to your browned butter and first add in your room temperature cold brew or espresso. Mix together and then add in both sugars and continue to mix until fully combined.

Step 4

Add in your vanilla extract and egg yolk. Continue to stir until your mixture is thickened and smooth.

Step 5

Using a spatula, fold in your pre measured dry ingredients (flour, baking soda and salt). Once your dough is about halfway formed, add in most of your chocolate, reserving some to top your cookie scoops with later. Continue to mix until your dough is just formed and your chocolate is evenly dispersed.

Step 6

Onto lined cookie sheets (I used parchment paper) use a cookie scoop or large spoon to portion out your dough. It should make about 10 cookies, 2 1/2 - 3 tablespoons per cookie. Chill your dough for up to two hours or until firm. Note: if you plan to chill your dough any longer, don't scoop it and instead cover your bowl of cookie dough and chill up to 24 hours, then let your dough come to room temperature before scooping.

Step 7

Once your dough is chilled, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Bake your cookies for 9-12 minutes, allow to cool slightly and enjoy!