Preparation Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 57 minutes

Ingredients

·        ½ cup unsalted butter (browned and cooled)

·        ½ cup brown sugar

·        ¼ cup white sugar

·        1 large egg

·        1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·        1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

·        ½ teaspoon baking soda

·        ¼ teaspoon salt

·        ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)

Method

Step 1: Brown the butter

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring often, until it turns golden brown and gives a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Mix wet ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until well combined.

Step 3: Add dry ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips if using.

Step 4: Chill the dough

Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cookies hold their shape and enhances flavor.

Step 5: Bake the cookies

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.

Step 6: Cool and serve

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.

Manish Tip

For an extra depth of flavor, add a pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies just after baking. This enhances the nuttiness of the brown butter and balances the sweetness perfectly.

Nutrition Values (per cookie)