Description
A batch-baking system for making four full batches of brown butter chocolate chip cookies, freezing them, and reheating for fresh, chewy cookies all week long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 tablespoons (450g) unsalted butter
- 4 cups (800g) granulated sugar
- 4 cups (800g) brown sugar (light or dark)
- 8 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 teaspoons (20ml) vanilla extract
- 6 cups (750g) all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons (12g) baking soda
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 6 cups (1kg) chocolate chips (3 cups semi-sweet, 3 cups chopped chocolate bars)
- Flaky sea salt (for finishing)
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it smells nutty and has brown specks. Pour into a heatproof bowl and cool for 10 minutes.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a stand mixer, beat cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high for 2-3 minutes until grainy and lighter. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine dry and wet: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet mixture on low speed, mixing just until combined.
- Add chocolate: Stir in chocolate chips and chopped chocolate by hand. Divide dough into four portions.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop 2-tablespoon dough balls onto parchment-lined sheet pans, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone.
- Cool: Let cookies sit on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Package for freezing: Place cooled cookies in freezer bags with parchment between them. Label and squeeze out air.
Notes
Ensure brown butter is cooled for at least 10 minutes before mixing to prevent melting chocolate. Cool cookies completely before freezing to avoid ice crystals. Reheat frozen cookies in microwave for 15-20 seconds for a gooey center. Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend or vegan butter for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: brown butter chocolate chip cookies, batch baking, freezer friendly cookies, cookie dough, meal prep, dessert, baking