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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Espresso Glaze

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Brown butter adds a nutty richness to these chocolate chip cookies, and the espresso glaze takes them over the top.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:

  • Brown butter cooled: ½ cup
  • Granulated sugar: ½ cup
  • Brown sugar packed: ½ cup
  • All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
  • Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon
  • Large egg: 1
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup

For the Espresso Glaze:

  • Espresso powder: 1 tablespoon
  • Hot water: 2 tablespoons
  • Powdered sugar: ½ cup
  • Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Step 2: Brown the Butter
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  • Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Step 4: Cream Butter and Sugars
  • Beat the brown butter with both sugars until fluffy.
  • Step 5: Add Wet Ingredients
  • Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Step 6: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients
  • Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  • Step 7: Add Chocolate Chips
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Step 8: Form and Bake
  • Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Step 9: Prepare Espresso Glaze
  • Dissolve the espresso powder in hot water, then mix with cocoa powder and powdered sugar to form a smooth glaze.
  • Step 10: Drizzle and Serve
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 230
  • Total Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g

Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):

  • Iron: 8% DV
  • Calcium: 4% DV
  • Vitamin A: 3% DV
  • Magnesium: 5% DV
  • Potassium: 150 mg

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe

  • Brown Butter Tip: For extra flavor, brown the butter just until it reaches a rich amber color.
  • Stronger Espresso: Add an extra teaspoon of espresso powder for a bolder coffee flavor in the glaze.
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to a week—or freeze for later indulgence!