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Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp (196 g) unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups (219 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (165 g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 3 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) heavy cream
- 6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate bars, chopped
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown.
- Let the brown butter cool to room temperature.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix brown butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl until combined.
- Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and heavy cream to the sugar mixture, whisking until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chopped dark chocolate until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Notes
Ensure butter is cooled enough to avoid cooking the egg yolks.
For chewier cookies, avoid overmixing when combining dry and wet ingredients.
Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 7.5
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30