Finding the perfect chocolate chip cookie has been my Holy Grail for years now.

But last year, I tried a new technique that produced the best batch Ive ever made.

Deb Perelmen, the creator of the site, seems to share my obsession with these treats.

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Credit: Jennifer Causey

What Is Turbinado Sugar?

Turbinado sugar maintains its light caramel flavor and brown-blonde color because of the light processing.

It seemed to enhance the flavor too.

Pan Banging Chocolate Chip Cookies

Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

For a relatively simple recipe, these cookies tasted like they came from a bakery.

Try this ingredient swap with your next batch.

This trick works with any chocolate chip cookie recipe, whether its the fancied-up kind, or back-of-the-bag classic.