Brown Butter Skillet Cookies

INGREDIENTS

(note: this recipe is for 8 inch skillet)

• 145g salted butter 
• 175g brown sugar
• 35g granulated sugar 
• 1 egg
• 1/4 tsp salt 
• 3/4 baking soda
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract 
• 205g all-purpose flour
• 170g semi sweet chocolate
• 25g of milk chocolate chunk or dark chocolate chunk
• flaky salt & vanilla ice cream (optional)

PROCESS

BROWN BUTTER

1. Cut the butter into even-sized pieces to ensure it melts evenly.
2. Place the butter in a medium-sized, light-colored saucepan (a light color allows you to monitor the color change better).
3. Heat the saucepan over medium heat.
4. As the butter melts, it will begin to foam. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon or whisk.
5. After a few minutes, the foam will subside, and the butter will start to turn a golden brown color. You will notice brown specks forming at the bottom of the pan. These are the milk solids toasting.
6. Keep a close eye on the butter, stirring frequently. The color will deepen to a rich brown, and you’ll notice anutty aroma.
7. Once the butter reaches a deep brown color and has a nutty fragrance, remove the saucepan from the heat to prevent it from burning. The residual heat will continue to cook the butter slightly, so it’s crucial to take it off the heat at the right moment. Set a side.

COOKIE DOUGH

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) 
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
4. Add the eggs, mixing well and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the chocolate chip
7. Cover the cookie dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
8. Spread the cookie dough evenly into the skillet.
9. Topped with milk chocolate chunk or dark chocolate chunk.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is just set. The cookie will continue to cook slightly in the skillet after you remove it from the oven.
11. Allow the cookie to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and sprinkle of flaky salt. Enjoy!