Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies - butter

Method

• 1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly. Remove from heat immediately when the butter begins to turn brown (about 8 minutes). Let cool. See note below (*) for some butter browning tips.
• 2. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a large bowl using an electric or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugars on medium speed. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Add the vanilla.
• 3. Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix until incorporated into the dough.
• 4. Scoop 1-inch size balls of dough onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, leaving an inch or more between each. Flatten with a spatula, grind fresh sea salt over dough and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are just beginning to brown. Cool on a wire rack, serve with a glass of large milk and enjoy!
• * Browning butter tips: Put the butter in a large saucepan on medium heat. It will bubble, and get foamy. As it browns it will give off a delicious, distinctive nutty smell. The whole process takes about 8-9 minutes. Afterwards, place the saucepan in the fridge for an hour or two so the butter can solidify.