Description
These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate indulgence. With the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter, combined with gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips, these cookies are irresistibly chewy with a perfect golden edge. The deep flavor from the brown butter adds a unique twist to the classic chocolate chip cookie, making them a standout treat for any occasion
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the Butter
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the butter foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat, pour the browned butter into a bowl, and let it cool for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until smooth and well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Step 4: Chill the Dough
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor).
Step 5: Bake the Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are slightly underbaked.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill for Best Results: For the best flavor and texture, chill the dough for at least 1 hour, or even overnight for a richer taste.
- Don’t Overbake: For chewy cookies, remove them from the oven while the centers still look slightly underbaked. They’ll continue to cook on the sheet.
- Butter Tip: Browned butter adds a rich, nutty flavor, but be careful not to burn it. The butter should be golden brown with a nutty aroma.
- Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg