Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Butter

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These Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies with brown butter add a savory twist to a classic treat, balancing salty-sweet miso with rich, nutty brown butter. Semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips bring the perfect touch of sweetness without overpowering the flavor. These cookies are a unique and irresistible way to elevate your baking game.

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Prep time: 15mins (chill overnight for best results)
Cook time: 12mins
Serves or Makes: 24 cookies

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ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large room temperature eggs
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  • Step 2

    In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat, stir in the miso paste until fully combined, and set aside to cool to room temperature.

  • Step 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together the cooled miso brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.

  • Step 4

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the espresso powder and vanilla extract.

  • Step 5

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  • Step 6

    Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

  • Step 7

    Fold in the semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips or chunks.

  • Step 8

    Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for the best texture).

  • Step 9

    Scoop the dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  • Step 10

    Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.

  • Step 11

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.