Gooey Bourbon Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Introduction
These Gooey Bourbon Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with a hint of warm bourbon, resulting in irresistibly soft and flavorful treats. Perfect for impressing friends or indulging yourself, these cookies are gooey, chocolatey, and wonderfully aromatic.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 2 shots bourbon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 to 3 cups dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Step 2: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and carefully watch as it turns from yellow to a golden brown. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Once browned, remove from heat immediately.
- Step 3: Pour in the bourbon and stir to combine. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Step 4: In a stand mixer, beat together the cooled browned bourbon butter, brown sugar, white sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Step 5: Gradually add the flour in small increments while mixing to avoid overflow. Then add the baking soda and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Step 6: Fold in the dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Step 7: Scoop large balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour, or longer if preferred. You may also freeze the dough at this stage for future use.
- Step 8: Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, or until just set. They may look slightly undercooked but will firm up as they cool.
- Step 9: Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and let cool before enjoying their gooey goodness.
Tips & Variations
- For an extra depth of flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to the dough.
- Use a mix of milk and dark chocolate chips for varied sweetness.
- Chilling the dough longer can enhance the flavors and improve texture.
- If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, omit the bourbon and increase the vanilla extract by one teaspoon.
Storage
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months. Reheat briefly in a microwave or oven to restore their gooey texture.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I substitute the bourbon with another liquor?
Yes, you can substitute bourbon with rum or whiskey for a similar flavor profile. For a non-alcoholic option, simply omit the liquor and add a bit more maple syrup or vanilla extract.
Why do the cookies look undercooked when I take them out of the oven?
These cookies are meant to be slightly underbaked when removed to keep them soft and gooey. They will continue to set as they cool on the rack, so don’t worry if they seem too soft right out of the oven.
PrintGooey Bourbon Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Gooey Bourbon Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies combine rich browned butter with the warm flavor of bourbon for an irresistibly decadent treat. Soft and chewy with just the right amount of gooey melted dark chocolate chips, these cookies offer a perfect balance of caramelized flavors and boozy depth, making them a sophisticated twist on a classic favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 large cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Bourbon Browned Butter Mix
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 2 shots bourbon
Sugar and Flavorings
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Eggs
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Chocolate Chips
- 2 to 3 cups dark chocolate chips (adjust for extra chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the cookies later on.
- Make browned bourbon butter: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Keep a close eye and stir frequently to transform the butter from yellow to a golden brown color without burning. Once browned, immediately remove the pan from heat and stir in two shots of bourbon. Allow this mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a stand mixer, combine the cooled browned bourbon butter mixture with brown sugar, white sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, the whole egg, and egg yolk. Beat until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixer in small increments to prevent overflow, mixing continuously. Then add baking soda and salt, blending until evenly mixed.
- Incorporate chocolate chips: Fold in the dark chocolate chips, mixing gently so they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill dough: Using a spoon, place large balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator to allow it to firm up; chilling longer or freezing is fine for future baking.
- Bake cookies: Bake the chilled dough balls in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers look slightly undercooked. This ensures a gooey middle once cooled.
- Cool and serve: Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and let them set completely before serving. Enjoy the rich, gooey texture enhanced by the bourbon and browned butter flavors.
Notes
- Monitoring the butter closely during browning is crucial to avoid burning and achieve a nutty flavor.
- The bourbon adds a subtle warmth and depth but will mostly cook off during baking.
- Chilling dough helps control spreading and develop better texture.
- Using 2 to 3 cups of chocolate chips lets you adjust the amount of gooey chocolate to taste.
- Even if cookies look underbaked at 12 minutes, they will continue to cook slightly as they cool.
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