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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Decadent Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies to Savor

Indulge in these Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies that are rich in flavor and quick to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter browned
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips (Semisweet or Dark)
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts (e.g., Walnuts or Pecans)
  • 1 cup Different Chocolate Types (Milk or White Chips)

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, stirring continuously until browned.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm brown butter with both dark brown sugar and granulated sugar.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold into the wet ingredients.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are freezer-friendly. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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