Bistro Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These cookies are elevated by an extra step of browned butter and vanilla bean paste, lending a gourmet appeal to the timeless classic chocolate chip cookie.

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Published on May 10, 2021
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
36 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 1 cup unsalted butter

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup toasted chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a stainless steel saucepan (this is important so you can tell when the butter has browned) over medium heat. Whisk frequently for several minutes. When you start to smell the nutty aroma of the butter browning, and see small browned bits at the bottom of the pan, immediately remove the pan from heat and carefully pour browned butter into a large mixing bowl.

  2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

  3. Place the flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl; whisk together.

  4. Add brown and white sugar to the browned butter and beat until smooth. Add eggs, beating after each addition. Add vanilla bean paste and beat for 1 more minute. Add the flour mixture in three batches to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.

  5. Portion out dough using a 1 1/2 tablespoons scoop. Leave 2 inches between each piece of dough.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 13 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

183 Calories
11g Fat
22g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 183
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 107mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 70mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.