Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Rich and nutty brown butter chocolate chip cookies with crisp golden edges and gooey centers. A bakery-style treat made simple with classic ingredients and a technique that elevates flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter browned and cooled until solid but soft
- 1 ¼ cups brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, foams, and turns golden brown. Remove from heat once it smells nutty and brown bits form at the bottom.
- Transfer the browned butter to a heat-safe bowl and refrigerate or freeze until it's solid but still soft. This helps prevent overly flat cookies.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the cooled butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Form dough into large balls using about ¼ cup of dough each. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, until edges are golden and centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For best results, spoon and level flour or weigh it for accuracy.
- Don’t skip the brown bits from the butter – they pack in the flavor.
- Using a large scoop helps create that gooey center.
- You can also freeze dough balls for fresh cookies anytime – bake straight from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 282mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28g
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