Bite Size Burnt Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

It's my first time cookie swapping ever.  Usually it's done during the holidays and it involves very elegantly decorated cookies.  However, I'm not a fan of royal icing because I feel it masks the flavor of the actual cookie.  

Why burnt butter? Burnt, brown butter has a nutty aroma and flavor which actually enhances the flavor.

This cookie batch was especially made for swapping and will make approximately 100+ bite size cookies.

Burnt Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies:

• 1/2 cup + 1 tbs  of butter
• 1/2 cup of coconut oil
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 tsp of vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp of salt 
• 1 tsp of baking powder
• 1 tsp of baking soda

You will need a melon baller for scooping and cookie sheets.

• 2 cups of chocolate chips more or less

The batches I made were of milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate and  pecan but you can throw in M&M mini's if you like.

When I say burn, I don't mean blacken it completely.  It would have browned and contained tiny black specks where the butter has burnt.
How much?

1/2 cup + 1 tbs  of butter

1. In a small saucepan heat the butter until it browns.
2.  Remove from heat, or turn off to add ingredients.

Note: Some of the butter will evaporate in this process, hence the additional tablespoon of butter. 

• 1/2 cup + 1 tbs  of butter

• 1/2 cup of coconut oil
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar

1. Add the coconut oil, brown sugar and granulated sugar to the mix.
2. Combine until smooth.

In a large bowl whisk:

• 2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1 tsp of baking powder
• 1 tsp of baking soda

Combine the ingredients.

Add the eggs and vanilla.

Divide the batter, into batches depending on the ingredients you intend to blend in.

Add the chocolate chips.  Wrap the batter and place in a Ziploc bag.  

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (optional).  This makes the dough easier to scoop.

Preheat oven at 350F.

Scoop cookies out and place in cookie sheet about an inch apart.

Bake for 7-10 minutes depending on how softness or crispiness. 

Serve  yourself a glass of milk, and enjoy!