The Recipe I Will Defend to the End After testing what feels like a hundred chocolate chip cookie recipes, this is the one. Crispy edges, chewy centers, pools of melted chocolate, and that irresistible brown butter flavor that makes people ask what my secret is. I am finally sharing it. Brown Butter Changes Everything Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden amber and smells nutty -- about 4-5 minutes. Pour it into your mixing bowl and let