Vegan Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies: Up Your Baking Game

These Vegan Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious twist on the classic treat, featuring the deep, rich flavors of vegan browned butter. This recipe transforms traditional cookie making with a unique method that enhances the cookies with a nutty aroma and taste, making them irresistibly delicious. Whether you're a seasoned vegan baker or just looking to try something new, these cookies are sure to impress with their perfect texture and indulgent flavor.

Why you'll love it: Using the browned butter technique with vegan butter adds a depth of flavor that can usually only be achieved with dairy. This method not only intensifies the flavor but also gives the cookies a richer, more complex profile. Combined with chocolate almond bar pieces and dark chocolate chips, these cookies provide a satisfying crunch and fudgy taste that will have you enjoying them one after the other.

Perfect occasion: These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers and family desserts to holiday parties and gift giving. They're also perfect for bake sales or coffee breaks where you want to give something a little special. Their universally appealing flavor makes them a safe bet for any gathering.

Decorating Tips: For a decorative touch, sprinkle a few flaky sea salt crystals on the cookies before baking to enhance the chocolate flavor and add an indulgent finish. You can also drizzle them with a little melted chocolate after baking for an even more decadent treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) vegan butter
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg substitute (or a flax egg)
• A pinch of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable milk
• About 3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (combination of an almond chocolate bar and dark chocolate chips recommended)

Directions:

1. Brown the butter:
   • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the vegan butter. Continue heating until it begins to bubble and stir continuously until the butter begins to brown and develop a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
2. Prepare the cookie dough:
   • Once the browned butter has cooled, preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   • In a large bowl, combine the cooled brown butter with the brown sugar and brown sugar. Stir in egg replacer and vanilla extract until well combined.
   • Whisk together flour, salt and baking soda in another bowl. Gradually add it to the wet ingredients, mixing until everything is well combined.
   • Add the vegetable milk, then gently add the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate.
3. Bake the cookies:
   • Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie and place them on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are spaced apart to allow for spreading.
   • Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are just set but the center is still soft.
4. Cooling:
   • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these gourmet vegan brown butter and chocolate chip cookies, a simple yet sophisticated treat that combines the joys of baking with the pleasures of indulgence!