Smoked Salt & Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Smoked Salt & Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Serves 24 cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½  tsp s.a.l.t. sisters Hickory Smoked Sea Salt, plus more to sprinkle on top
• ¾  cup unsalted butter, browned, at room temperature
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• ½  cup raw cane sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups dark chocolate, chopped (10 ounces)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
2. Heat a thick-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the butter, sliced for even melting, and whisk frequently. Continue cooking until it foams up, subsides, and light brown specks form at the bottom, releasing a nutty aroma. Once golden brown, remove from heat and pour into a bowl to stop the cooking process. Let cool to room temperature.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, Hickory Smoked Sea Salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
4. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cooled browned butter and sugars. Beat until well-incorporated. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chopped dark chocolate. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
6. Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment or silicone mats. Sprinkle additional smoked salt on top of each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes until light golden and almost set. Let cool slightly on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Enjoy your delicious Smoked Salt & Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delightful treat that elevates the traditional flavors with a smoky, savory twist!