Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips or chunks

Directions

1. 1

   Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling, until golden and nutty, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.

2. 2

   Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Whisk the browned butter with both sugars, then add the eggs, cream, and vanilla and whisk until combined and lighter.

4. 4

   Fold in the dry mixture, then the chocolate.

5. 5

   Cover and chill.

6. 6

   Line two baking sheets and preheat the oven to 375°F.

7. 7

   Scoop about 3-tablespoon portions 2 inches apart.

8. 8

   Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden and the edges are set.

9. 9

   Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then move to a rack.