Best Ever Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large sheet pans with parchment paper.

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Cream: In a large bowl, combine the brown butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla. Mix for 3–5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.

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Emulsify: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well for 1–2 minutes after each addition until the batter has lightened in color and thickened significantly.

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Dry Mix: Add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until just combined—there should still be a few streaks of flour visible.

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Fold: Add the chocolate chips and mix for only 10–15 seconds to distribute them. Do not overwork the dough!

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Bake: Scoop out 100g dough balls (these are large, bakery-style cookies). Arrange them on the pans, leaving plenty of space. Bake for 12–14 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

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Pro Tip: For even deeper flavor, shape the dough balls and refrigerate for 3 days, then freeze overnight. Bake straight from the freezer at 375°F for 15–17 minutes.

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Cool: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack to allow the texture to set.