Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter combined with sweet chocolate chips in these decadent Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. A perfect balance of chewy and crispy, these bakery-style cookies are sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Brown Butter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
Cookies:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk browned butter with sugars, then add eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix dry ingredients into wet, fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough enhances flavor and texture.
- Customize with different chocolate or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
