Description
This Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie (8-Inch) offers a delightful mix of flavor and simplicity. With a crispy edge and chewy center, it’s an easy and comforting dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons
- 1½ tsp cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, extra for topping
- Flaky salt for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring frequently until it turns light brown and has a nutty aroma.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well mixed.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
- Pour the dough into the skillet, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the extra chocolate chips on top and add flaky salt for flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 24 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, ensure the butter is browned well but not burnt.
Serve warm with ice cream for an added treat!
Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg