Description
Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate treat for cookie enthusiasts. With a rich, nutty flavor from browned butter and gooey chocolate, each bite is a perfect blend of sweetness and texture. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, these cookies are ideal for any gathering or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and nutty.
- Create dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with both sugars until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently mix in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Chill dough: Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake chilled dough balls for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sprinkle sea salt flakes on top immediately after baking. Customize by adding nuts or using different types of chocolate chips. To freeze dough, portion it out, freeze until solid, then store in a freezer bag for future baking.