Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown butter. Mix with sugars and eggs. Fold in flour and chocolate. Rest dough 24hr. Bake 325F.

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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: butter; flour; brown sugar; eggs; chocolate chips; vanilla

Original recipe by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

Total time: ready in 95 min
Yield: serves 24
Difficulty: Easy
Rating: 4.9 (2000)

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Method

Brown butter.
Mix with sugars and eggs.
Fold in flour and chocolate.
Rest dough 24hr.
Bake 325F.

Chef's notes

These Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver a rich flavor with a delightful texture, thanks to the use of brown butter and a 24-hour dough rest. With a high rating of 4.9 from 2000 reviews, they are a popular choice for cookie lovers.

Chef tip

For a chewier texture, consider chilling the dough longer than 24 hours. Ensure your butter is browned properly to enhance the nutty flavor.

Substitutions

If you're out of brown sugar, you can substitute it with white sugar mixed with molasses for a similar taste, or use coconut sugar for a healthier option.

Honest take

While these cookies are delicious, the 24-hour wait may not suit everyone’s schedule, but the flavor payoff is well worth it for dedicated bakers.

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