Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich and flavorful with a chewy center and crispy edges, perfect for a treat any day of the week.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter Browned
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar Packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Plus extra for balancing the sweetness
- 1 cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet or a mix of chocolate types
- 1 cup chopped chocolate Optional for added texture
Instructions
Brown the butter
- Put butter in a light colored pan and turn heat to medium to melt.
- Stir occasionally as it foams up. After a few minutes, the foam will settle and golden bits will form at the bottom.
- When it smells nutty and the bits are amber, take it off the heat immediately and pour into a bowl to cool.
Make the cookie dough
- Once browned butter is warm, mix in both sugars and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips and chopped chocolate.
Chill and bake
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven when edges are set but centers look slightly underdone. They will continue to cook on the baking sheet.
Notes
For thicker cookies, do not skip the chilling step. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness. Freezing the dough is also an option for later baking.