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Crispy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Levain Style Recipe Easy and Perfect

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These cookies feature crispy, craggy edges with gooey pockets of chocolate inside, inspired by Levain Bakery’s style and enhanced with rich, nutty brown butter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, browned
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) chocolate chips (mix of semi-sweet and dark)
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling
  • Optional: ½ cup (60 g) walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Melt unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden with brown flecks and nutty aroma (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and browned butter: In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Slowly pour in warm browned butter while stirring. Let cool if too hot.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Add chocolate chips and nuts (if using): Fold evenly into dough.
  7. Chill dough: Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  9. Scoop and shape cookies: Using a large cookie scoop (~3 tablespoons), portion dough balls spaced 3 inches apart. Do not flatten dough.
  10. Bake: Bake 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and crisp but centers remain soft. Sprinkle flaky sea salt immediately after baking if desired.
  11. Cool completely: Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool fully.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully while browning to avoid burning. Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading and to develop flavor. For extra crispy edges, bake on the middle rack and switch trays halfway through baking. If dough is too sticky, wet hands or scoop lightly. Test bake one cookie first to adjust timing.

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