Brown Butter Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft and chewy cookies are packed with rich flavors from brown butter and espresso, elevating the classic chocolate chip cookie to a delightful treat.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 170 grams unsalted butter (browned) Melted and browned
- 150 grams light brown sugar
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Amoretti Natural Espresso Coffee Artisan Flavor
- 1 piece egg (room temperature)
- 20 grams sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 225 grams all-purpose flour
- 180 grams chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir occasionally as it cracks and sizzles.
- Once it starts to foam and slow down, keep swirling the pan until the butter is golden brown with brown bits forming.
- Remove the butter from heat and pour it into a bowl. Chill for about 10 minutes in the fridge.
- Mix in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and espresso flavor into the chilled butter. Whisk until combined.
- Add the egg and whisk. Then mix in the sour cream until smooth.
- Add the baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until mixed.
- Slowly fold in the flour with a spatula until only a few streaks remain, then add the chocolate chips and fold until well incorporated.
- Cover the bowl tightly and chill the dough for 3 hours.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop the dough using a medium cookie scoop, placing them 2-3 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underdone.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a stronger coffee flavor, add more espresso flavoring. If you prefer crispier cookies, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes. For added crunch, consider adding nuts or substituting half of the chocolate chips with white chocolate.