Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter in these chewy and decadent Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. Perfectly paired with semisweet chocolate chips, these cookies are a gourmet treat that will elevate your baking game.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt the Brown Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Cook until golden brown and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill and Bake: Chill dough for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined sheets, bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool on a rack.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before baking.
- Longer chilling times improve texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
