Chewy peanut butter cookies

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat to 350°F.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl whisk together brown butter butter and sugar until combined. Mixture should look sand-like.

Step 4

Add the peanut butter and the egg, fully mixing in each before adding the next.

Step 5

Fold in dry ingredients until combined with no additional flour at the bottom of the bowl.

Step 6

Scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough, roll into a smooth ball and place on a parchment lined baking sheet, each cookie about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Gently press down on cookies to slightly flatten them. You can use a flat surface (bottom of a cup, measuring cup), but be careful not to tear the cookie dough.

Step 8

Bake for 8-10 minutes rotating halfway through. Edges should appear slightly golden brown.

Step 9

Sprinkle each cookie with a little flaky sea salt.

Step 10

Let cool for 5 minutes on a baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to completely cool.