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Brown Butter Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These bakery-style cookies feature nutty brown butter, gooey salted caramel, and melty chocolate chips for the ultimate chewy, sweet-and-salty treat. Perfect for impressing friends or satisfying late-night cravings, they’re easy to make and even easier to love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 2/3 cups (335g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/4 cups (210g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • 3/4 cup (120g) soft caramel candies, chopped into small pieces or caramel bits
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until melted, foaming, and golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat as soon as brown bits appear. Pour into a heatproof bowl and cool for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar to the cooled brown butter. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until glossy and fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir on low speed or with a spatula until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips/chunks and chopped caramel candies.
  5. Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (ideally 1 hour). For a quick chill, freeze dough balls for 20 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough (about 2 tablespoons per cookie) onto sheets, leaving 2 inches between each. Press extra chocolate chips and caramel bits on top if desired.
  7. Bake one sheet at a time for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look just set but still soft.
  8. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 3-5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or cool completely.

Notes

For best results, don’t overbake—cookies should look just set in the center. Chill dough for thicker cookies and richer flavor. Tuck caramel bits inside dough balls to prevent sticking. Sprinkle sea salt on cookies immediately after baking for the perfect finish. Dough and baked cookies freeze well for future cravings.

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