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Browned Butter Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies

Browned Butter Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delight in these Browned Butter Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies, where rich nutty flavors meet a hint of umami.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 14 Tbsp Unsalted Butter browned for a nutty flavor
  • 1 heaping Tbsp White Miso Paste adds a savory depth
  • 1.5 cups Bread Flour or All-Purpose Flour provides chewy texture
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder helps cookies rise
  • 0.75 tsp Baking Soda aiding the rising process
  • 0.75 cups Dark Brown Sugar for moisture and flavor
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar balancing sweetness
  • 1 Large Egg binding agent
  • 1 Tbsp Vanilla Bean Paste enhances sweetness
For the Chocolate
  • 6 oz Dark Chocolate chopped
  • 3 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate in large pieces
For the Finish
  • a pinch Flaky Sea Salt for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Directions
  1. Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma.
  2. Combine with Miso: Remove the browned butter from heat and quickly stir in the white miso paste until fully incorporated.
  3. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the bread flour, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined.
  4. Mix Sugars and Butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter mixture with dark brown sugar and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg and vanilla bean paste into the sugar mixture. Blend until everything is fully combined.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring until combined.
  7. Fold in Chocolate: Gently fold in the chopped dark chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate pieces until evenly distributed.
  8. Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded heaps of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Sprinkle with Salt: Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of each cookie dough ball.
  10. Bake the Cookies: Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for about 12 minutes.
  11. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with a glass of milk for the ultimate treat.

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