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Thick NYC Christmas Cookies

These delightful thick cookies are perfect for the holidays, with a crispy edge and gooey center, enhanced by nutty brown butter and rich chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.25 cups All-Purpose Flour Always spoon and level for best results.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Enhances all flavors.
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Browned for nutty flavor.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel taste.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Provides slight crispiness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds a warm aroma.
  • 2 large Eggs Bind ingredients and add richness.
Mix-ins
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips Use semi-sweet, dark, or white chocolate.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Browning Butter
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it is golden brown and nutty in aroma.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until smooth.
  2. Add the vanilla and eggs, mixing until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Scoop thick dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers are soft.
  3. Allow to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Chill dough for thicker cookies. Customize with nuts or spices.