Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe with Sea Salt

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt | Crispy & Gooey! Discover the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe using browned butter and sea salt. Crispy on the edges, gooey in the middle – a must-try twist on the classic! There’s something timeless about chocolate chip cookies — the smell alone can transport you back to childhood. But today, we’re levelling up the classic with two simple additions: browned butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

The result? Rich, nutty, perfectly chewy cookies with crispy edges and melty chocolate centers. It’s the kind of recipe that instantly becomes a go-to, whether you’re baking for guests or midnight cravings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter

• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1½ cups chocolate chunks (dark, milk, or white – your call!)

• Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

1. Brown the butter
   In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 5–7 minutes). Let it cool for 10 minutes.

2. Mix the wet ingredients
   In a bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Stir well. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth.

3. Add the dry ingredients
   In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Add this to the wet mix and stir until just combined.

4. Fold in the chocolate
   Stir in chocolate chunks. Cover the dough and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).

5. Bake
   Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Scoop dough into balls and place on lined baking trays. Sprinkle a bit of sea salt on each.

6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and the center is slightly soft. Let cool before transferring to a rack.

Optional Variations

• Mix dark and white chocolate chunks for extra depth.

• Add chopped toasted walnuts or pecans for crunch.

• Want them chewier? Chill longer and bake slightly under.

• Want them crispier? Flatten dough balls before baking.

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