Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy, buttery, and packed with rich, nutty flavor in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 226g unsalted butter
- 1 cup 200g brown sugar
- ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2½ cups 300g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups 270g semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the butter foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and let it cool for 5–10 minutes.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth and slightly fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients and chocolate chips: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or mixer on low speed. Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed. If the dough feels too soft, chill it in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough per cookie and place them 2 inches apart. Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set but soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.